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poop1 definition

poop (po̵̅o̅p)

noun

  1. the stern section of a ship
  2. on sailing ships, a raised deck at the stern
    also poop deck

Etymology: LME pouppe < MFr poupe < Prov popa or It poppa < L puppis, stern of a ship

transitive verb

to break over the poop or stern of: said of following waves
poop2 definition

poop (po̵̅o̅p)

transitive verb

Slang to cause to become exhausted, out of breath, etc.; tire: usually in the passive voice

Etymology: via dial. < ME puopen, to make an abrupt sound, blow, gulp: orig. echoic

poop Idioms

poop out

☆ Slang
  1. to become exhausted
  2. to cease functioning
poop3 definition

poop (po̵̅o̅p)

noun

  1. excrement; feces
  2. the pertinent facts, esp. current inside information

Etymology: prob. < vulgar poop, to break wind, defecate, feces (< ME puopen: see poop)

intransitive verb

to defecate
poop4 definition

poop (po̵̅o̅p)

noun

Slang a foolish or contemptible person

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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