number two

noun

1. someone or something that is second in rank, order, or importance.
2. defecation: used especially by or with reference to children.

number two

noun

1. euphemistic.
   the act or an instance of defecation
2. a haircut in which the hair is cut close to the head with an electric shaver

Word History and Origins

Origin of number two¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. make / do / go number two, Informal. to defecate: used especially by or with reference to children.

Example Sentences

British number two Emma Raducanu put her team in early command with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Viktoria Hruncakova at the start of Tuesday's semi-final.

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But while Paolini won the opening set, her first in four meetings with the Polish world number two, Swiatek prevailed 3-6 6-4 6-4 to send the tie to a decider.

From BBC

British number two Raducanu, playing for only the second time in almost two months following a foot injury, won 6-0 7-5 against Canada's Rebecca Marino in Malaga.

From BBC

Former Grand Slam champion Raducanu also ranks third among the number two players.

From BBC

Poland possess the tournament's most potent weapon in world number two Iga Swiatek and another top-50 player in Magda Linette providing able assistance.

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