First Known Use: 15th century
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1poop
noun \ˈpüp\
Definition of POOP
1
obsolete : stern
2
: an enclosed superstructure at the stern of a ship above the main deck
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Origin of POOP
Middle English, from Anglo-French pope, from Latin puppis
2poop
verb
Definition of POOP
transitive verb
1
: to break over the stern of
2
: to ship (a sea or wave) over the stern
First Known Use of POOP
1748
3poop
verb
Definition of POOP
intransitive verb
: defecate
Origin of POOP
earlier, to break wind, from Middle English poupen to make a gulping sound, of imitative origin
First Known Use: circa 1903
4poop
noun
5poop
verb
Definition of POOP
transitive verb
slang : to put out of breath; also : to tire out
intransitive verb
slang : to become exhausted <poop out>
Origin of POOP
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1932
6poop
noun
Definition of POOP
slang : information, scoop
Origin of POOP
perhaps from 4poop
First Known Use: circa 1941
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