poo

[ poo ]

noun

, Slang.

1. excrement.

verb (used without object)

, Slang.

, pooed, poo·ing.

1. to defecate.

poo

/ puː /

interjection

1. another spelling of pooh

Word History and Origins

Origin of poo¹

First recorded in 1955–60; of expressive origin

Example Sentences

By August 2019, having been in the Army for less than a year, Khalife was collecting £1,500 in a dog poo bag from a “dead drop” in Mill Hill Park, north London.

From BBC

No need to walk around muddy fields for authenticity: “That’s real sheep poo.”

From Los Angeles Times

A disease spread in dog poo could spell disaster for cattle near walking routes on the Belfast hills, conservationists have warned.

From BBC

While picking up the poo probably isn't anyone's favourite job, Mr McCammond said it was a must, to keep farming in the area viable and to protect biodiversity.

From BBC

There was poo all down my leg.

From BBC

Related Words

• excrement
• feces
• number two
• shit