-eroo

suffix

-eroo

suffix

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.

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

  • smack + -eroo → smackeroo
  • I'm feeling peckish … I think I'll have a little snackeroo.

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