turd

[ turd ]

noun

, Slang: Vulgar.

1. a piece of excrement.
2. a mean, contemptible person.

turd

/ tɜːd /

noun

1. a lump of dung; piece of excrement
2. an unpleasant or contemptible person or thing

Usage

This word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

Word History and Origins

Origin of turd¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English tord

Word History and Origins

Origin of turd¹

Old English tord ; related to Old Norse tordy fill dung beetle, Dutch tort dung