number two

American  

noun

• number twos
  plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• number twos
  plural

Etymology

Origin of number two

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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number two

"As the number one and number two superpowers in AI by a lot, it behooves all of us to put up guardrails, to have close communication," Bessent told reporters this month.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

Some 40,000 fans are expected at the tournament over the weekend, with six-time major winner and current world number two McIlroy the main draw.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

However, he could not double that tally against world number two Zverev.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

After ousting Alcaraz, Shelton is now the second-highest ranked player remaining in the draw after world number two Alexander Zverev.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

I was still ranked number two in the country and number twelve in the world after the Olympics.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad