noun Uncommon

doo

Doo (noun) means a dog's feces (usually said as "doo-doo"). Example: “Watch out for dog doo on the path.”

noun

A dog's feces (usually said as "doo-doo").

"Watch out for dog doo on the path."

"The kids giggled every time someone said the word doo."

intj

A nonsense syllable sung to fill out a melody, with no literal meaning.

"She scatted "doo-doo-doo" over the jazz solo."

How to use doo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBaby talk for dog poop, or a nonsense syllable used in scat singing.

Common pairings

dog doo doo-doo scoop the doo

Word forms

doos plural

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Etymology

A 1950s bit of baby talk, probably a shortened, softened form of "doo-doo."

· First attested 1950

Class of 1950 doo joined the language around 1950.

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Rhymes for doo

oo too moo poo loo foo boo woo roo coo goo soo

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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.

What is the meaning of doo?

"doo" (noun) means a dog's feces (usually said as "doo-doo").

What are the different meanings of doo?

"doo" has 2 main meanings: 1. A dog's feces (usually said as "doo-doo"); 2. A nonsense syllable sung to fill out a melody, with no literal meaning.

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