poop
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.solid waste that leaves the body; also the act of passing this waste.
n.fecal matter or the act of defecation. Informal in register and often used by or around children.
Simple“The sign in the park reminds owners to pick up their dog's poop.”
In context“The veterinarian requested a sample of the puppy's poop to check for parasites that might be causing its lethargy.”
- 02 C2 Proficiency
n.the highest deck at the very back of a ship.
n.the aftermost part of a ship or the highest deck at the stern, known as the poop deck.
Simple“The captain stood on the poop deck to watch the other ships in the harbour.”
In context“As the storm intensified, a massive wave broke over the poop, flooding the aft cabins and damaging the steering gear.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.the latest news or information about a situation.
n.the current or inside information regarding a specific topic or situation.
Simple“What is the latest poop on the new office project?”
In context“Before the meeting started, the manager gave us the inside poop on the upcoming budget cuts.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to make someone feel very tired or exhausted.
v.to exhaust or fatigue someone completely. Often used in the passive voice or as the phrasal verb 'poop out'.
Simple“That long hike really pooped me out.”
In context“The toddlers were completely pooped after a full afternoon of running around at the birthday party.”