-eroo

English

Alternative forms

• -aroo, -eroonie, -aroonie

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.

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.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -eroo

Anagrams

• Oreo, oo-er, ooer