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Vinony

-eroo

suffix

  1. informal English suffix added to a noun or verb to create a playful or humorous variation of the word
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Wiktionary

suffix

Etymology: Of unclear origin; perhaps extracted from buckaroo, though this word appears to have been conformed to a preexisting suffix (or word), the stress and final vowel being otherwise unaccounted for.

  1. Added to certain nouns to form familiar diminutives, normally with jocular or light-hearted intent.

    “smack + -eroo → smackeroo”

    “I'm feeling peckish … I think I'll have a little snackeroo.”