number two

noun

plural number twos
informal : solid waste from the body : feces
used euphemistically
So, why is the brand new pool off limits on such a busy day? Mia Venesky, 9, volunteered to explain the delicate dilemma. She said, "The pool is closed because someone went number two in the pool."Suzanne Goldklang
Once a dog who has parvovirus goes number two on the ground, the disease stays there for about six years, according to Dr. Payne.Kaylee Olivas
compare number one sense 2

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The Six Legged Race Game number two was one of the most nail biting games of the season and involved the players forming groups of five. Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Has the number two been popping up frequently in your life, from seeing 2:22 on a clock to noticing repeating twos on invoices? Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024 The number two global automaker, Volkswagen, sold 4.35 million. Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024 At the time Airbus was still building its position globally and was in the number two position. Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for number two 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of number two was circa 1902

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“Number two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/number%20two. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

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