poodle
/'pu:dl/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A breed of dog: A poodle is a type of intelligent dog known for its heavy, curly, solid-colored coat, which is often clipped into distinctive styles. It is an old breed historically used in various roles, including as sporting or performing dogs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She owns a standard poodle that is very well-trained.
- The poodle won first prize in the dog show for its elegant grooming.
- Poodles are often considered hypoallergenic because they shed very little.
Advanced Usage
- "In the poodle": A rare, informal phrase sometimes used in specific contexts (e.g., fashion or grooming) to describe something resembling the stylized look of a poodle's coat.
- The decor featured fabrics with a "in the poodle" texture, full of tight curls.
Variants and Related Words
- Poodle clip (noun phrase): A specific, elaborate style of grooming a poodle's coat.
- The poodle's elaborate poodle clip took hours at the groomer.
- Toy poodle, Miniature poodle, Standard poodle (noun phrases): The recognized size varieties of the breed.
- A toy poodle is small enough to fit comfortably in a lap.
Synonyms
- Caniche: The French name for the breed, often used in English in specific contexts.
- Curly-coated retriever: While a different breed, this term is sometimes used loosely due to the similar coat, but it is not a true synonym.
Related Phrases
- "Poodle-faker" (noun, historical/informal): An archaic term for a man who cultivates the company of women for personal advantage.
- In the early 20th century, he was dismissed by his peers as a mere poodle-faker.
Related Idioms
- "To poodle around" (verb phrase, informal/rare): To move or act in a fussy, frivolous, or overly delicate manner.
- Stop poodling around and get to the point.
Noun
- an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs