Word
poop
US/ˈpup/
UK/pˈuːp/
Definitions
01waste from the body
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun 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.
“The sign in the park reminds owners to pick up their dog's poop.”
“The veterinarian requested a sample of the puppy's poop to check for parasites that might be causing its lethargy.”
02back of a ship
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
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.
“The captain stood on the poop deck to watch the other ships in the harbour.”
“As the storm intensified, a massive wave broke over the poop, flooding the aft cabins and damaging the steering gear.”
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03information
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Informal · American English
n. the latest news or information about a situation.
n. the current or inside information regarding a specific topic or situation.
“What is the latest poop on the new office project?”
“Before the meeting started, the manager gave us the inside poop on the upcoming budget cuts.”
04to tire out
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'.
“That long hike really pooped me out.”
“The toddlers were completely pooped after a full afternoon of running around at the birthday party.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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