poo
Americannoun
verb (used without object)
interjection
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of poo
First recorded in 1955–60; of expressive origin
Example Sentences
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“The cost of care is really gutting” the American dream, Poo said in an interview with MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025
To convince people that it matters, Poo points to the demographic pressures facing the U.S., including data showing that 10,000 people turn 65 every day.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025
The flexible terms and multi-year security the grant provides are a significant help to the group, but the message it sends is even more important, said Ai-jen Poo, president of the organisation.
From BBC • May 28, 2024
But there are still plenty of hurdles to overcome, according to Ai-jen Poo, president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024
“Klunk’s another word for poo. Poo makes a klunk sound when it falls in our pee pots.”
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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