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poop | jerry |

As nouns the difference between poop and jerry

is that poop is the stern of a ship while jerry is alternative case form of Jerry|lang=en derogatory: German.

As a verb poop

is to break seawater with the poop of a vessel, especially the poop deck.

As a proper noun Jerry is

a nickname for Jeremiah, Jeremy, Jerrold, Gerald, Gerard, and similar male names; also used as a formal male given name.

poop

English

Etymology 1

Recorded since circa 1405, from (etyl) poupe, from (etyl) poppa, from (etyl) puppis, all meaning "stern of a ship".

Noun

  • The stern of a ship.
  • * (seeCites)
  • Derived terms
    * poop deck
    Synonyms
    * stern
    Antonyms
    * bow

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To break seawater with the poop of a vessel, especially the poop deck.
  • * We were pooped within hailing of the quay and were nearly sunk.
  • To embark a ship over the stern.
  • Etymology 2

    Origin uncertain, possibly from (etyl) poupen.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (obsolete) To make a short blast on a horn
  • (obsolete) To break wind.
  • To defecate.
  • His horse pooped right in the middle of the parade.

    Noun

  • (often, childish) Excrement.
  • * The dog took a poop on the grass.
  • The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically low pitch.
  • 2001 , , Thomas the tank engine collection : a unique collection of stories from the railway series - p. 157 - Egmont Books, Limited, Aug 15, 2001
    Two minutes passed - five - seven- ten. "Poop'! ' Poop !" Everyone knew that whistle, and a mighty cheer went up as the Queen's train glided into the station.
  • (US, dated) information, facts.
  • Synonyms
    * See also
    Derived terms
    * pooper * pooper scooper * poopsicle * YouTube poop

    Etymology 3

    * Recorded in World War II (1941) Army slang poop sheet "up to date information", itself of uncertain origin, perhaps toilet paper referring to etymology 2.

    Noun

    (-)
  • A set of data or general information, written or spoken, usually concerning machinery or a process.
  • * Here’s the info paper with the poop on that carburetor.
  • Etymology 4

    Origin uncertain, perhaps sound imitation.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To tire, exhaust. Often used with out .
  • * I'm pooped from working so hard
  • * He pooped out a few strides from the finish line.
  • Etymology 5

    Origin uncertain, perhaps a shortening of nincompoop.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A slothful person.
  • * Hurry up, you old poop !
  • jerry

    English

    Etymology 1

    Diminutive of Jeremy, Jerome, Gerald, Jerrold, Gerard, and related names.

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A nickname for Jeremiah, Jeremy, Jerrold, Gerald, Gerard, and similar male names; also used as a formal male given name.
  • A diminutive of the female given names Geraldine and Jerilyn.
  • An old nickname for a chamber pot (also referred to as a potty) (Dated UK)
  • Quotations

    * 1970 Santha Rama Rau: The Adventuress . Harper&Row. page 157: *: - - - I, incidentally, am Jeremy Wilson, and anyone who abbreviates that to 'Jerry' does so at unspeakable peril." *: "Oh really?" Kay asked. "Why?" *: "Well, just a wartime hangover. We used to call the Germans 'Jerries'." *: "I don't know much about the German war."

    See also

    * Geri * Gerri * Gerry

    Etymology 2

    By shortening of German . Originated during the First World War.

    Alternative forms

    * jerry, geri, gerri

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • (British, US, derogatory, slang, dated) A German.
  • Usage notes
    * Used during World War II. Usage after World War II served as a reminder that the UK and Germany had been enemies.
    Synonyms
    * Boche * Fritz * Kraut
    Derived terms
    * jerrycan