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Definition of cockapoo

cockapoo

/ˈkɑːk.ə.puː/
cock · a · poo
Plural:cockapoos
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cockapoo Lexical Profile

cockapoo Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A crossbreed dog of the family Canidae, originally bred in the United States by crossing a cocker spaniel with a poodle, noted for its wavy or curly low-shedding coat and affectionate temperament.

Example

"Their family adopted an energetic cockapoo from the local animal shelter last spring."

• Nearby Words

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cockadoodledoo
cockamamie
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cockatiel
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cockblock

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s in the United States as a portmanteau blending the breed names 'cocker spaniel' and 'poodle'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cockapoo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cockapoo
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