verb

defecate

DEH-fih-kayt

Defecate (verb) means to empty the bowels; to pass solid waste from the body.

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verb

To empty the bowels; to pass solid waste from the body.

"The dog defecated on the neighbour's lawn."

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In plain EnglishThe clinical or formal word for pooping.

When to use it

Formal/medical term; "poop" or "go to the toilet" are the everyday equivalents.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

more defecate comparative, defecated past tense, defecates singular, most defecate superlative

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Etymology

From Latin dēfaecātus, the past participle of dēfaecāre ("to remove dregs, purify"), related to faeces ("dregs, sediment").

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of defecate?

"defecate" (verb) means to empty the bowels; to pass solid waste from the body.

What is another word for defecate?

Other words for "defecate" include boo-boo, choke a darkie, cack, do one's ease, ease oneself, do a number two.

How do you use defecate in a sentence?

Example: "The dog defecated on the neighbour's lawn."

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