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turd

turd

Turd (noun) means a piece of solid excrement. Example: “The dog left a turd on the neighbor's lawn.”

noun
1
A piece of solid excrement.
"The dog left a turd on the neighbor's lawn."
2
Vulgar slang for a worthless or contemptible person or thing.
"He called his ex-boss a lazy turd after getting fired."

How to use turd

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA crude word for a piece of feces, or, as an insult, for someone considered worthless or unpleasant.

When to use it

Vulgar slang — avoid in formal or polite contexts.

Word forms

turded past tense, turds plural, turds singular

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Etymology

From Old English tord, meaning "dung" or "filth," going back to a Proto-Germanic root for manure.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for turd

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of turd?

"turd" (noun) means a piece of solid excrement.

What are the different meanings of turd?

"turd" has 2 main meanings: 1. A piece of solid excrement; 2. Vulgar slang for a worthless or contemptible person or thing.

How do you use turd in a sentence?

Example: "The dog left a turd on the neighbor's lawn."

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