noun
poodle
POO-duhl
Poodle (noun) means a breed of dog with a thick, curly coat, bred originally for hunting and known for its intelligence. Example: “Their poodle had just been groomed and looked immaculate.”
noun
1
A breed of dog with a thick, curly coat, bred originally for hunting and known for its intelligence.
"Their poodle had just been groomed and looked immaculate."
2
A person who acts servile or overly obedient toward someone seen as superior.
"Critics called the minister a poodle of the larger party."
How to use poodle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA curly-coated dog breed; also used to insult someone as being too obedient to a more powerful figure.
Common pairings
standard poodle
toy poodle
act like a poodle
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Word forms
- Plural
- poodles
- Third person singular
- poodles
- Past tense
- poodled
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Etymology
From German Pudel, short for Pudelhund, referring to the way the dog splashes in water.
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What does “poodle” mean?
The word “poodle” means a breed of dog with a thick, curly coat, bred originally for hunting and known for its intelligence. In plain terms, a curly-coated dog breed; also used to insult someone as being too obedient to a more powerful figure.
How do you pronounce “poodle”?
“Poodle” is pronounced POO-duhl (/ˈpu.dəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “poodle” in a sentence?
Here is “poodle” used in a sentence: “Their poodle had just been groomed and looked immaculate.”
What part of speech is “poodle”?
“Poodle” is a noun.
Where does the word “poodle” come from?
The word “poodle” comes from German. From German Pudel, short for Pudelhund, referring to the way the dog splashes in water.
How many meanings does “poodle” have?
“Poodle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a breed of dog with a thick, curly coat, bred originally for hunting and known for its intelligence.
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