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."
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poop out
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
To become too tired to continue, or for a machine or device to stop working.
In plain English
To suddenly feel too tired to carry on, or for something to stop working.
What does "poop out" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
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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."
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Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "poop out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
battery engine halfway eventually suddenly early
How to conjugate "poop out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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