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noun · verb

poop

n. · v.
US /ˈpup/ UK /pˈuːp/ poop UK spelling poops

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate Informal

    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.

  2. 02 C2 Proficiency Technical Science

    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.

    sternafterdeck
    prowbow
  3. 03 C1 Advanced InformalAmerican English

    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.

    infolowdownscoop
  4. 04 B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

    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.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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