poopy

English

Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

From poop +‎ -y (“diminutive-forming suffix”).

Noun

poopy (countable and uncountable, plural poopies)

1. (slang, childish) Faeces.

   Alternative form: poopie

Etymology 2

Originated 1957, perhaps by shortening nincompoop or as a euphemism for shitty; see poop.

Adjective

poopy (comparative poopier, superlative poopiest)

1. (slang) Depressed, weak, or worthless.
   • 2011, Jennifer Kaufeld, Homeschooling For Dummies:

     Who can feel poopy when they wander to the room where hot soup, bread, and cereal regularly make their appearance?

2. (informal, slang) Dirty with feces.

   poopy bottom

   poopy nappy

   poopy toilet

3. (informal, slang) Resembling or characteristic of feces.

   a poopy smell

   a poopy taste

   a poopy colour

Derived terms

• poopily
• poopiness
• poopy suit

 

References

• "poopy" in the Webster's New Millennium Dictionary of English, Preview Edition (v 0.9.6), Lexico Publishing Group, 2003-2005.