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English word origin

Etymology of pooey

From poo + -ey.

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Unnumbered source etymology

Original entry ↗
adj

Like poo; crappy, of low quality. · Filled or covered with poo.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From poo + -ey.

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