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poop out

B2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To suddenly feel too tired to carry on, or for something to stop working.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

To become suddenly very tired and unable to continue an activity.

"We were planning to hike all the way to the summit, but I pooped out after two hours."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 idiomatic informal

Of a machine, device, or battery, to stop working suddenly.

"My phone pooped out right when I needed to call a taxi."

Grammar: inseparable
3 C1 idiomatic slang

To decide not to participate in something at the last minute; to back out.

"She said she'd come to the party but pooped out at the last minute."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Primarily informal American English. Used for both people (losing energy) and machines or devices (stopping suddenly). Slightly childish or humorous in tone when applied to people. Not generally used in professional or formal contexts.

Commonly used with

battery engine halfway eventually suddenly early

Forms

Base
poop out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
poops out
he/she/it
Past simple
pooped out
yesterday
Past participle
pooped out
have + pp
-ing form
pooping out
continuous

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