poodle

n. a type of dog with thick, curly hair that is often cut in special shapes.

n. a breed of dog characterized by a dense, curly, non-shedding coat, historically used for water retrieval.

“The neighbor walks her white poodle in the park every morning.”

“Standard poodles are highly intelligent working dogs, despite their frequent association with ornamental grooming in dog shows.”

n. a person who follows a powerful leader and does whatever they are told.

n. a person who behaves in a servile or excessively obedient manner toward a superior.

“The newspapers called the politician a poodle for always agreeing with the president.”

“The opposition criticized the minister, claiming he had become a mere poodle to corporate interests rather than serving his constituents.”

Informal · British English

v. to wear only parts of a furry animal costume, like the head and gloves.

v. to wear a partial fursuit, typically consisting of the head and paws, while leaving human skin or clothing visible.

“He decided to poodle at the convention because the full suit was too hot.”

“Within the furry community, poodling is sometimes debated as it breaks the illusion of the character by showing the exposure.”

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