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Definition of turd

turd

/tɜːrd/
turd
Plural:turds
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Adjective:turdy
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turd Lexical Profile

turd Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A discrete piece or lump of solid fecal matter or excrement (vulgar slang).

Example

"The groundskeeper complained that irresponsible pet owners were not cleaning up dog turds along the park trails."

2

A contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person or thing (vulgar slang).

Example

"He acted like an absolute turd toward the restaurant staff for no apparent reason."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Considered vulgar or crude in modern standard English; should be avoided in formal, academic, and professional registers.

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• Nearby Words

turbulence
turbulent
turbulently
turd
turf
turin
turk

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'tord', meaning a piece of excrement or dung, ultimately tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to tear' or 'split'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Turd. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/turd
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