cockapoo

Or cock-a-poo

[kok-uh-poo]

noun

plural

cockapoos 

1. a dog crossbred from a cocker spaniel and a miniature poodle.

   I grew up on a farm with dogs as big as ponies, and now I live in an apartment with a cockapoo that can fit in my tote bag.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cockapoo¹

First recorded in 1960–65; cock(er) ¹ + poo(dle), with -a- from cockatoo

Example Sentences

I have a cockapoo, Bobby Rhubarb, she’s 4 1/2, so my life kind of revolves around her.

From Los Angeles Times

And Aunt Clara, a 20-pound goofball cockapoo, stays by my side because half of her is an obedient dog and the other half is afraid.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the estimated 600 schools with a classroom canine is Whitefriars Primary Academy in King's Lynn, Norfolk, which said Poppy the cockapoo helped with wellbeing and learning.

From BBC

Sprawled on an enormous pumpkin-colored sofa in the Beachwood Canyon home he shares with his choreographer wife, Charissa, 14-year-old cockapoo Raisin and mutt Clara, 12, Tudyk reflects on his journey from live-wire child to “Resident Alien” star.

From Los Angeles Times

His dog, a cockapoo called Cyril, has been dutifully following him everywhere and eventually curls up in between us as the interview goes on.

From BBC