poep

See also: pöp

English

Etymology

From Afrikaans poep.

Noun

poep (plural poeps)

  1. (South Africa) A fart.

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pup/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: poep
  • Rhymes: -up

Etymology 1

Deverbal from poepen.

Noun

poep f (plural poepen, diminutive poepje n)

  1. a fart
    Synonym: scheet
  2. (uncountable, Netherlands, humorous in Belgium) shit
    Synonyms: drek, schijt, kak
  3. (in compounds) very
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From French poupe (“poop, stern”). Ultimately from Latin puppis.

Noun

poep f (plural poepen, diminutive poepje n)

  1. (nautical) a vessel's stern
    Synonym: achtersteven
  2. (colloquial, Belgium) a butt, bottom, behind, rear-end, hiney, tush
    Synonyms: achterste, achtereind, achterwerk, gat, kont, reet, zitvlak
Derived terms

Etymology 3

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

poep

  1. inflection of poepen:
    1. first-person singular present indicative
    2. (in case of inversion) second-person singular present indicative
    3. imperative

References

  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
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