35 Words for Poop (From Polite to Playfully Gross)

Let’s face it: poop is one of the most universal experiences—and one of the most talked-about (even when we pretend it’s not). Over time, humans have invented an astonishing variety of words for it: medical, polite, slangy, silly, and downright bizarre.

Here are 35 words for poop—from the kind you’d say at the doctor’s office to the kind you’d whisper while giggling in the back of the classroom.

1. Feces
   The clinical, scientific term used in medicine and biology.
2. Stool
   A polite, often medical term—commonly heard in doctor’s offices or labs.
3. Bowel movement
   Another formal term, often abbreviated as “BM.”
4. Number two
   Classic euphemism—perfectly PG and instantly understood.
5. Poop
   Simple, kid-friendly, and universal. It’s the go-to casual term.
6. Poo
   The slightly cutesier sibling of “poop,” often used in the UK.
7. Doodoo
   Toddler-speak at its finest. You probably said it before you could spell.
8. Dump
   A rougher, informal way to describe the act of pooping—or the result.
9. Doo-doo
   Repeating syllables somehow makes it sillier—and a little grosser.
10. Crap
    Casual and slightly crude. Often used more for frustration than biology.
11. Excrement
    A fancier word used in technical or formal contexts.
12. Waste
    A very general term—used in both plumbing and health discussions.
13. Turd
    Blunt and childish, but undeniably descriptive.
14. Guano
    Technically refers to bird or bat poop—but fun to say!
15. Droppings
    Often used for animals, but can be applied to humans… if you dare.
16. Plop
    A sound effect that became a euphemism. You get the idea.
17. BM
    Short for “bowel movement.” Sounds clinical but kind of mysterious.
18. The brown stuff
    Self-explanatory and delightfully vague.
19. Logs
    Descriptive. Slightly graphic. Definitely from the forest of imagination.
20. Splat
    Best not to visualize. A messy descriptor with onomatopoeic flair.
21. Chocolate hostage
    Ridiculous, exaggerated, and a favorite of internet forums.
22. Dookie
    Slangy and popularized by kids and comedy films.
23. Nugget
    Cute, yet somehow very descriptive. Not recommended for dinner talk.
24. Mudpie
    Sounds like a snack. Definitely not one.
25. Butt brownies
    One of many food-related euphemisms—because humans are weird.
26. Boom boom
    Often used with toddlers. Sounds innocent until it’s not.
27. Manure
    The agricultural term—usually reserved for livestock and gardens.
28. Chunks
    Graphic and kind of gross. Approach with caution.
29. Sewer sausage
    Extremely vivid. One of the more unfortunate food-based phrases.
30. Brown snake
    If you know, you know. Another surprisingly common visual slang.
31. Turtle head
    Describes that… almost-but-not-quite moment. You get the idea.
32. Backdoor surprise
    Euphemism with flair. A little suspenseful, a lot uncomfortable.
33. Toot nugget
    As silly as it sounds. Best left to cartoons and kids.
34. The runs
    When poop gets a little… athletic. A common phrase for diarrhea.
35. The stuff
    Vague, casual, and perfect when you really don’t want to get specific.

Final Thoughts

Poop talk doesn’t have to be gross—it can be scientific, silly, or even creative. From medical terms to playground slang, the words we use say a lot about how we handle the most basic parts of being human.

So whether you prefer “stool,” “doodoo,” or “chocolate hostage,” remember: we all do it. Might as well have a little fun talking about it.