Poop

Pronunciation

• IPA: /puːp/
• Rhymes: -uːp

Recorded since circa 1405, from Middle French poupe, from Italian poppa, from Latin puppis, all meaning "stern of a ship".

Full definition of poop

Noun

1. The stern of a ship.

Derived terms

• poop deck

Synonyms

• stern

Antonyms

• bow

Verb

1. (transitive) To break seawater with the poop of a vessel, especially the poop deck.
• We were pooped within hailing of the quay and were nearly sunk.
2. (transitive) To embark a ship over the stern.

Origin uncertain, possibly from Middle English poupen.

Verb

1. (obsolete, intransitive) To make a short blast on a horn from late 14th c.
2. (obsolete, intransitive) To break wind. from 18th c.
3. (intransitive) To defecate.His horse pooped right in the middle of the parade.

Noun

1. (often childish) Excrement. from the 18th c.
• The dog took a poop on the grass.
2. The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically low pitch.2001, Rev. W. Awdry, Thomas the tank engine collection : a unique collection of stories from the railway series - p. 157 - Egmont Books, Limited, Aug 15, 2001Two minutes passed - five - seven- ten. "Poop! Poop!" Everyone knew that whistle, and a mighty cheer went up as the Queen's train glided into the station.
3. (US, dated) information, facts.

Synonyms

Derived terms

• pooper
• pooper scooper
• YouTube poop

• Recorded in World War II (1941) Army slang poop sheet "up to date information", itself of uncertain origin, perhaps toilet paper referring to etymology 2.

Noun

1. A set of data or general information, written or spoken, usually concerning machinery or a process.
• Here’s the info paper with the poop on that carburetor.

Origin uncertain, perhaps sound imitation.

Verb

1. (transitive) To tire, exhaust. Often used with out. from early 20th c.
• I'm pooped from working so hard
• He pooped out a few strides from the finish line.

Origin uncertain, perhaps a shortening of nincompoop.

Noun

1. A slothful person.
• Hurry up, you old poop!

Anagrams

• oppo, popo