doo
3 synonyms for doo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dog's feces (usually said as "doo-doo").
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use doo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dog doo
doo-doo
scoop the doo
Etymology
A 1950s bit of baby talk, probably a shortened, softened form of "doo-doo."
Full origin of doo →Frequently asked questions
Why is "doo" sometimes sung in songs with no real meaning?
"Doo" is frequently used as a nonsense syllable, such as in "doo-wop" or scat singing, to fill out a melody's rhythm and sound without carrying any literal meaning.
Is "doo" appropriate in formal writing?
No. Both senses of "doo" are informal or playful, suited to casual speech, children's language, or musical filler syllables rather than formal writing.
