number two
noun
plural number twos
informal
: solid waste from the body : feces
—used euphemistically
So, why is the brand new pool off limits on such a busy day? Mia Venesky, 9, volunteered to explain the delicate dilemma. She said, "The pool is closed because someone went number two in the pool."—
Suzanne Goldklang
Suzanne GoldklangOnce a dog who has parvovirus goes number two on the ground, the disease stays there for about six years, according to Dr. Payne.—Kaylee Olivas
compare number one sense 2
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La Nación describes him as the longtime number two of Chavismo, with sweeping control over party machinery and the propaganda apparatus.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
The social media influencer, who was partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy, ended the season securing the number two spot.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
In many European Union countries the Netflix transaction would combine the dominant SVOD player with the number two or strong number three competitor.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Eight top generals were expelled from the ruling Communist Party on graft charges in October, including the country’s number two general, He Weidong.
—Reuters 20 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
The social media influencer, who was partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy, ended the season securing the number two spot.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
In many European Union countries the Netflix transaction would combine the dominant SVOD player with the number two or strong number three competitor.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Eight top generals were expelled from the ruling Communist Party on graft charges in October, including the country’s number two general, He Weidong.
—Reuters 20 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Number two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/number%20two. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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