Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-eroo

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
-eroo
IPA
4
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Added to certain nouns to form familiar diminutives, normally with jocular or light-hearted intent.

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

Of unclear origin; perhaps extracted from buckaroo, though this word appears to have been conformed to a preexisting suffix (or word), the stress and final vowel being otherwise unaccounted for.

Usage

Inflected Forms

-aroo (alternative) -eroonie (alternative) -aroonie (alternative)

Questions

What does -eroo mean?
Added to certain nouns to form familiar diminutives, normally with jocular or light-hearted intent.
Where does -eroo come from?
Of unclear origin; perhaps extracted from buckaroo, though this word appears to have been conformed to a preexisting suffix (or word), the stress and final vowel being otherwise unaccounted for.

How to pronounce -eroo

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