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number two

noun

  1. someone or something that is second in rank, order, or importance.
  2. defecation: used especially by or with reference to children.


number two

noun

  1. euphemistic.
    the act or an instance of defecation
  2. a haircut in which the hair is cut close to the head with an electric shaver
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of number two1

First recorded in 1905–10
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. make / do / go number two, Informal. to defecate: used especially by or with reference to children.
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The next big target for the world number two is the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow - a course he has won at four times - from 15-18 May.

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So much so that the Jacksonville Jaguars gave the Cleveland Browns their second-round pick and next year's first rounder to grab him at number two in the draft.

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Canada, who are ranked number two in the world behind England, have also vastly improved and despite defeat gave the Six Nations champions a good test at WXV1 in October.

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The British number two looked set to mount a comeback in the second set but 24th-seed Kostyuk pulled away to win 6-4 2-6 6-2.

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One would be setting a new Scottish record and, if she does that, it will take care of number two - beating her mother's personal best.

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