number two

American  

noun

1. someone or something that is second in rank, order, or importance.

2. defecation: used especially by or with reference to children.

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idioms

1. make / do / go number two, to defecate: used especially by or with reference to children.

number two British  

noun

1. euphemistic the act or an instance of defecation

2. a haircut in which the hair is cut close to the head with an electric shaver

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Etymology

Origin of number two

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

It went on to claim number two in the Official Charts last October, while its candid lyrics sparked endless memes and viral videos.

From BBC

World number two Nelly Korda has called the lack of a mixed gender indoor virtual league "an unbelievable miss" following the launch of a women's competition backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

From BBC

World number two Sinner, who beat Djokovic in the semi-finals two years ago, faces American eighth seed Ben Shelton later on Wednesday.

From BBC

The pair have met nine times, with the world number two winning eight of them.

From Barron's

“Sorry. This time it’s number two. It’s an emergency. I’ll be right back.”

From Literature