Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'roo

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.10 in modern English

Syllables: 'roo
IPA

3

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Clipping of kangaroo.

Example Sentences

"So far, we had only seen ’roos occasionally."

Etymology

Apheretic form of kangaroo.

Inflected Forms

'roos (plural) roo (alternative)

Questions

What does 'roo mean?: Clipping of kangaroo.
Where does 'roo come from?: Apheretic form of kangaroo.

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