English · Word Candidate

poop

/ˈpuːp/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: poops · pooping

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To defecate.

VerbRegister: informal

His horse pooped right in the middle of the parade.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To defecate. — To defecate in or on something.

VerbRegister: informal

You might want a spare change of underwear in case you poop your pants.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Fecal matter; feces.

NounRegister: informal

The dog poop is on the grass.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An act of defecation.

NounRegister: informal

‘I’m goin’ down the backyard for me mornin’ poop.’

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “poop” mean?

To defecate.

Is “poop” formal or informal?

poop is generally informal.