Poop — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈpüp/

Meaning & Definition of Poop

Poop (verb)

  1. defecate
  2. to become exhausted
  3. to put out of breath; also, to tire out —used with out
  4. to break over the stern of
  5. to ship (a sea or wave) over the stern

Poop (noun)

  1. feces, excrement
  2. the act of defecating
  3. an enclosed superstructure at the stern of a ship above the main deck
  4. stern
  5. information, scoop

Poop (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal

    "the mother cat carefully cleaned poop off her newborn kitten's bottom"

    similar: dirt, doo-doo, dropping, dung, excrement, excreta, feces, ordure, scat, slops, soil, waste
    related: night soil, stool, dunghill, guano, manure, midden, muck, spoor, sewage, sewerage, coprolite

  2. information not generally available to the public

    "the poop was that the ship would be headed to the war zone within a matter of weeks"

    similar: 411 (slang), book, dope, inside, lowdown, scoop, skinny (slang), tip
    related: dirt, dish, gossip, rumor, story, hint, pointer, information, intelligence, news, tidings, word
    near: ancient history, open secret

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Poop

The most common words with a similar meaning to Poop:

Slang: 411, skinny
dirt, doo-doo, dropping, dung, excrement, excreta, feces, ordure, scat, slops, soil, waste, book, dope, inside, lowdown, scoop, tip

Related Words for Poop

night soil, stool, dunghill, guano, manure, midden, muck, spoor, sewage, sewerage, coprolite, dish, gossip, rumor, story, hint, pointer, information, intelligence, news, tidings, word

Near Antonyms of Poop

ancient history, open secret

Word Forms of Poop

Inflections: pooped, pooping, poops

Origin & Etymology of Poop

earlier, to break wind, from Middle English poupen to make a gulping sound, of imitative origin

First known use: 1882

Words & Phrases Containing Poop

poop deck, poop out

Frequently Asked Questions about Poop

What does "Poop" mean?

"Poop" means defecate. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: defecate. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Poop"?

Other words for "Poop" include dirt, doo-doo, dropping, dung, excrement, excreta, feces and ordure. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Poop" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Poop"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Poop". Common alternatives include dirt, doo-doo, dropping, dung, excrement, excreta, feces, ordure, scat and slops.

How do you use "Poop" in a sentence?

Examples of "Poop" in a sentence: "the mother cat carefully cleaned poop off her newborn kitten's bottom"; "the poop was that the ship would be headed to the war zone within a matter of weeks".

Is "Poop" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Poop" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Poop"?

"Poop" is pronounced /ˈpüp/.

What is the origin of the word "Poop"?

"Poop" comes from earlier, to break wind, from Middle English poupen to make a gulping sound, of imitative origin. First known use: 1882.

What is another word for "Poop" meaning "solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal"?

When "Poop" (noun) means solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal, synonyms include dirt, doo-doo, dropping, dung, excrement and excreta.