pooper–scooper

noun poop·er–scoop·er \ˈpü-pər-ˌskü-pər\

: a device that is used for picking up dog feces so that it can be thrown away

Full Definition of POOPER-SCOOPER

: a device used for picking up the excrement of a pet (as a dog) for disposal

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⁵poop

First Known Use: 1976

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