poop
9 synonyms and 0 antonyms for poop, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To defecate (informal, especially used with or by children).
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How to use poop
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The bodily-function sense is casual and often used with children; avoid it in formal writing.
Etymology
Uncertain, possibly imitative of the sound; the ship-deck sense comes separately from Old French/Latin puppis, "stern."
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