"-eroo" meaning in English

See -eroo in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

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. Head templates: {{head|en|suffix|cat2=|cat3=|head=|id=}} -eroo, {{en-suffix}} -eroo
  1. (informal) Added to certain nouns to form familiar diminutives, normally with jocular or light-hearted intent. Tags: informal, morpheme Synonyms: -aroo, -eroonie, -aroonie
    Sense id: en--eroo-en-suffix-fDDPBP~Z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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