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-eroo en · X

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.

Meanings

1. (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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