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poodle.

A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpuː.dəl/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpu.dəl/General-American
  1. A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.

  2. A person servile towards someone whom they consider their superior.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From German Pudel, a shortened form of Pudelhund, a compound of Hund (“dog”) and the German Low German term Pudel, Pūdel (“puddle”), from the onomatopoeic term pudeln (“to splash about”). First attested in 1773 in the noun sense 1. The verb sense references the appearance a poodle with shaved legs, displaying its skin.

verb/ˈpuː.dəl/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpu.dəl/General-American
  1. To wear a partial fursuit, typically the head and hands, while showing one's skin.

    slang
Where this word comes from

From German Pudel, a shortened form of Pudelhund, a compound of Hund (“dog”) and the German Low German term Pudel, Pūdel (“puddle”), from the onomatopoeic term pudeln (“to splash about”). First attested in 1773 in the noun sense 1. The verb sense references the appearance a poodle with shaved legs, displaying its skin.

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