English Explanatory Dictionary

-poo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Added to nouns, especially personal names, ending in -y or -ie, or with this sound inserted, to form affectionate, playful diminutives.
suffix
  1. Used for constructing a breed name of designer dogs one of whose parents is a poodle.

Pronunciation

/puː/ /pu/

Word forms

-poo poo

Etymology

Unknown, probably arbitrary or from poo.

Derived words

Cavapoo Cavoodle cockapoo cockerpoo corgipoo maltipoo peekapoo pekapoo pekeapoo pekepoo Pomapoo shih-poo shihpoo Westiepoo yorkiepoo yorkipoo
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