Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

turd

noun
\ ˈtərd How to pronounce turd (audio) \

Definition of turd

1 sometimes vulgar : a piece of fecal matter
2 vulgar : a contemptible person

Examples of turd in a Sentence

He's an obnoxious little turd.

First Known Use of turd

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for turd

Middle English tord, turd, from Old English tord; akin to Middle Dutch tort dung and probably to Old English teran to tear — more at tear entry 1

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for turd

turd

noun
How to pronounce turd (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of turd

informal + impolite
: a piece of solid waste passed out of the body
: someone who is very unpleasant and not liked

See the full definition for turd in the English Language Learners Dictionary

WORD OF THE DAY

abstruse

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!