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Thai

อึ

Pronunciation

ʉ̀

อึ

ʉ̀

poop

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  1. 1 poop、defecate [casual]
  2. 2 poop、feces [casual]

A casual, childish word for poop or for pooping. It is common with children, pets, and private everyday conversation.

Learning notes

Explanation

อึ can be used both as a noun meaning poop and as a verb meaning to poop. Its core feel is casual, childish, and domestic. It is not necessarily an insult, but because it refers to bodily waste, it needs the right setting. In formal, medical, school, or workplace contexts, อุจจาระ or ถ่ายอุจจาระ is usually more appropriate.

Usage

It is commonly used when talking to or about children, bathroom needs, pet care, and private conversation with family or close friends, such as asking a child if they need to poop or talking about cleaning up dog poop.

Caution

With people you are not close to, or in formal settings, it can sound childish and too direct. Adults explaining health symptoms politely should usually use อุจจาระ or ถ่ายอุจจาระ instead.

Differences from similar words

1 poop synonyms

  • ขี้ is a very casual word for feces or pooping and can sound rougher. อึ sounds more childish or family-like.

  • ถ่ายอุจจาระ is a more formal or clinical way to say defecate. อึ is much more casual and can sound childish.

2 poop synonyms

  • อุจจาระ is the formal word for feces or stool. อึ is casual and fits talk about children, pets, or private daily situations.

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