poop

noun
/ˈpuːp/

The sound of a steam engine's whistle, typically low-pitched.

Other meanings

A set of data or general information, written or spoken, usually concerning machinery or a process.
“Here’s the info paper with the poop on that carburetor.”
The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.

Synonyms

stern
after part
quarter
tail

A kind of

rear

Example sentences

“When you walk your dog, scoop up the poop.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0
“Daddy, I have to poop.”
Tatoeba · Miktsoanit · CC0

Word history

From Middle English "poupen" (to make a gulping sound while drinking, blow on a horn, toot).

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “poop” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.