Turd

Definition

Turd is a noun that colloquially refers to a piece of feces. It is also used informally as an insult to describe an unpleasant or contemptible person.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /tɜːrd/
• Respelling: TURD

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /tɜːd/
• Respelling: TURD

Etymology

The word "turd" originates from Old English "tord," meaning "a piece of excrement." It derives from Proto-Germanic "*turdą," meaning "dung," and Proto-Indo-European "*drew-" (to fall or drip), reflecting its historical reference to waste matter.

Derivatives

• Turdlet (noun, informal, diminutive)
• Turdy (adjective, informal)
• Turd-like (adjective, informal)
• Turdish (adjective, rare)
• Turdiness (noun, humorous)

Synonyms

• Feces
• Excrement
• Dung

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "turd" is most commonly used in informal contexts or as slang. It can refer literally to feces: "The dog left a turd in the yard." Alternatively, it is used pejoratively to describe a disagreeable person: "Don’t be such a turd."

Related Terms

• Feces: Waste matter discharged from the bowels.
• Manure: Animal dung used for fertilizing land.
• Insult: A disrespectful or scornful remark or term.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A piece of feces: Refers to waste matter from an animal or human.
  • Example: "He stepped on a dog turd while walking in the park."
• An unpleasant or contemptible person (informal): Used as a derogatory term to criticize someone.
  • Example: "Stop being a turd and help out."