Coprolite

Coprolite is a noun meaning fossilised animal faeces. The word literally means “dung stone” and comes from the Greek kopros (dung) and lithikos (stone). Usually coprolites are animal manure and, between 1860 and 1890, were mined commercially in Cambridgeshire England and processed to be used as a fertiliser. When you think of it, it’s not that much of a surprise, after all it is fossilised shit. What is also not too surprising is that the word has also come to describe a person who is old, set in their ways and a thoroughly disagreeable arsehole as well. So if you have a boss, teacher or acquaintance who fits that description, congratulations, you know a coprolite.

It’s only Malcolm’s age that stops him being a complete coprolite.

Coprolite by AKACroatalin September 6, 2016

Coprolite

An archaeological term used to describe a fossilised piece of waste emitted from the rectum of an animal or human.

‘You are nothing more than a human coprolite, you worthless piece of dung!’

Coprolite by Colonel Barnaby January 19, 2023

coprolite

Fossilized shit, pure and simple.

Coprolites make good birthday gifts for your not-so-loved ones.

coprolite by RoseThourne May 13, 2007

coprolite

Fossilised turd.

coprolite by Anonymous September 6, 2003

coprolite

Technical term for fossilised dung - literally, an ancient piece of shit. Can be used to refer to anything to which this description applies, such as electronic items which no longer work correctly due to their age.

You really need a new laptop, the one you've got is a coprolite.

coprolite by Serine March 10, 2011

Coprolite

a fossilized piece of crap, or a person who's so caught up in the past they become racist to the point where they become retarded.

Jo blow: you see that confederate over there
bob: seriously how do they still exist there like racism concentrated
jo blow: yup that's a coprolite for you

Coprolite by some half black dude July 16, 2017

coprolite

A more scientifically sound way of saying that someone is talking out of date bullshit

He's talking a loads of coprolite

coprolite by 2310 April 1, 2004