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turd
[ turd ]
noun
, Slang: Vulgar.
- a piece of excrement.
- a mean, contemptible person.
turd
/ tɜːd /
noun
- a lump of dung; piece of excrement
- an unpleasant or contemptible person or thing
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Usage
This word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use
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Word History and Origins
Origin of turd1
before 1000; Middle English; Old English tord
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Word History and Origins
Origin of turd1
Old English tord ; related to Old Norse tordy fill dung beetle, Dutch tort dung
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Example Sentences
The post The inside scoop on Apollo 10’s infamous floating turd appeared first on Popular Science.
From Popular-Science
We’re polishing turds and we’re expected to do it in less than the amount of time that we have.
From Digiday
As the "Turd Blossom" peddles his new book, even name-brand conservatives are taking shots at him.
From The Daily Beast
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