Turd World

English

Etymology

Blend of turd +‎ Third World, in reference to the unsanitary conditions in the Third World. First use appears c. 1971-1972 in the Alternative Press Index.

Proper noun

the Turd World

1. (slang, offensive, humorous) The Third World.

Quotations

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Alternative forms

• turd world