poo
Americannoun
verb (used without object)
interjection
Etymology
Origin of poo
First recorded in 1955–60; of expressive origin
Example Sentences
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In England, Scotland and Wales, the level at which traces of blood in FITs trigger further investigation is 80 micrograms of blood per gram of poo.
From BBC
"Engagement rangers have also been out in the landscape over the past decade, encouraging people to care for the landscape, including keeping dogs on leads, picking up dog poo and sticking to pathways to avoid disturbing the nightjars and other wildlife."
From BBC
I live every day in old clothes and no make=up, covered in animal poo.
From BBC
For those people that do cover up their dog poo—I believe that’s just anti-social, selfish behavior, and I don’t know how to enforce picking up after dogs besides reporting someone’s name.
From Slate
An amateur rugby player who ended up in hospital after falling in dog poo during a match has said the council should ban dogs from local sports pitches.
From BBC
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