Cockapoos

/ˈkɒkəˌpuːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cockapoo; multiple dogs that are crosses between Cocker Spaniels and Poodles.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'cockapoo,' formed by adding '-s.' The singular form emerged in the late 20th century and rapidly became established with standard pluralization.

Kelly Says

You can trace the explosive growth of the cockapoo through Google Books—almost no results before 1990, then suddenly everywhere by 2010. Language popularity tracks real-world events: when breeders started mass-producing these dogs, people needed the word!

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