Poop is a word with a few very different meanings. It can refer to fecesSolid waste from the body; a medical or formal term for excrement. in informal or rude speech, the back part of a ship, insiderPrivate knowledge available only to people inside a group or organization. information in slang, or a foolish person. Because these senses are unrelatedNot connected in meaning, origin, or relationship., their synonyms should not be mixed together.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-22. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /puːp/
Easy pronunciation: POOP (approximate spelling).
Stress: One stressed syllable: poop.
Used here as the informal or rude noun meaning feces.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: uncertain — manual review needed. Checked: 2026-10-22. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Poop Meaning
poop means stool or waste from the body
Part of speech: noun
Definition: informal or rude term for feces
Example: The dog left poop on the grass.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- crap — Common informal synonym for feces.
- shit — Very rude synonym for feces.
- shite — Mainly British informal synonym for feces.
- turd — Informal word for a lump of feces.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: uncertain — manual review needed. Checked: 2026-10-22. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Other Meanings of Poop
Meaning 2
the back end of a ship
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the rear part of a ship
Example: The sailors stood near the poop at the stern of the ship.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- stern — Standard word for the back part of a ship.
- quarter — Can refer to the rear section of a ship in nautical usage.
- after part — Describes the rear section of a ship.
Meaning 3
secret or useful information
Part of speech: noun
Definition: slang for inside information
Example: Give me the poop on what happened at the meeting.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- dope — Slang for information or inside news.
- the skinny — Slang for the facts or inside information.
- low-down — Informal phrase meaning the real information.
Meaning 4
someone who acts in a silly or foolish way
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a stupid or foolish person
Example: Don't be a poop and forget your keys again.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- nincompoop — Common synonym for a foolish person.
- ninny — Informal word for a foolish person.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: uncertain — manual review needed. Checked: 2026-10-22. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Poop Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- crap
- shit
- shite
- turd
the rear part of a ship
- stern
- quarter
- after part
slang for inside information
- dope
- the skinny
- low-down
a stupid foolish person
- nincompoop
- ninny
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: uncertain — manual review needed. Checked: 2026-10-22. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse poop meaning feces with poop meaning the rear part of a ship.
- Do not use the slang-information sense when you mean excrement.
- Do not mix the insult sense with the noun for feces.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-22. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common meaning of poop?
The most common everyday meaning is feces, especially in informal or rude speech.
Is poop a rude word?
Yes. When it means feces, it is informal and can be rude, though it is less strong than some other slang words.
What are good synonyms for poop?
For the feces sense, good synonyms include crap, shit, shite, and turd. Other senses have different synonyms, such as stern for the ship meaning.
Does poop have more than one meaning?
Yes. It can mean feces, the back of a ship, insider information, or a foolish person, depending on context.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-22. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
