-eroo

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English

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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.[1]

Suffix

-eroo

  1. (informal) 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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References

  1. ^ -eroo”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.

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