I'm serious! Is there a difference in classification? Or is it jack sh*t?
2007-02-03 07:48:57 · 13 answers · asked by Wildamberhoney 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
'Dung' (generally) refers to what the larger animals leave behind them, ‘Droppings‘ would be for the smaller animals and birds. 'Poo' is more likely the word we would use in the company of small children to talk about the same thing.
Other words, such as 'faeces' is the medical / biological word ford the same thing, though there are others too, such as 'stools' ~ although I'm not sure whether that refers to 'solids' in themselves that we produce.
I many respects, the language (our choice of words) we choose to use has to do with the 'place / occasion' and a 'sense of decorum.'
There is a Section here in Questions on 'Etiquette,' which is different from 'manners,' but there are overlaps that relate to 'acceptable and unacceptable behaviour' ~ within circumstances.
Americans (generally) will use the 'Sh**' word quite freely when they speak (as do some English people), which is strange in a society where references to the 'toilet' are generally all but seemingly forbidden! For example, 'You cannot buy toilet paper in America.' You can, on the other hand, but 'Bathroom Tissue' ~ though behind the door of a room marked 'Bathroom' it is HIGHLY unlikely you'll find an actual 'bath.' Instead, you'll very very frequently and almost ALWAYS find an actual 'toilet.'
I rarely use the 'Sh**' word as I prefer to keep it and other swear words out of personal and general usage, because I think that the power of words has a value, and if it's used frequently, then is becomes devalued and has less of an impact on others when it's needed.
Also, there is a whole raft of other words to use and I'd prefer to use them because it expands the meanings of my thinking and feelings. And, it’s just so easy to fall into the trap of lazy banality of using the ‘easy words.’
Hope that this helps you!
Sash.
2007-02-04 01:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by sashtou 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dung is the item itself, poo is the reaction to it and has been used as a figure of speech to represent it. Poo is the same thing "Phew" but just spelt differently. Does this mean that a certain bear smelt bad?
2007-02-03 17:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well actually there isnt a diference its just the fact that pplz feel more appropriat and comfortable saying the word dung instead of poo cause it sounds childish and a little emabarassing
2007-02-03 21:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by greendayandshakira_lover 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dung is dried and rolled along by beetles. Poo is what the beetles die in cos they drowned.
2007-02-03 21:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dung is related to animal poo which we use as fertilizer. poo is human/dog/cat waste not used for fertilizer
2007-02-04 09:43:22 · answer #5 · answered by stormyweather 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The difference is only in the company to whom you say it out loud.
2007-02-03 16:10:44 · answer #6 · answered by the_emrod 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dung is more like excretion from animals
poo is just a slang for feces in general.
2007-02-03 15:53:03 · answer #7 · answered by don't stop the music ♪ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
means the same but spelt and classified as two different words.
2007-02-03 16:55:45 · answer #8 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Four years of college.
2007-02-03 22:12:32 · answer #9 · answered by ny21tb 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pretty sure they're the same thing.
2007-02-03 16:48:22 · answer #10 · answered by Ah gad, it's Tara. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋