noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of skully (“a knit cap”). alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   A skulldog. endearing, informal, slang

Synonyms

All synonyms

beanieknit capknit capskulldog

Etymology

Etymology 1

Diminutive skull + -ie.

Etymology 2

From skulldog + -ie (“forms diminutive or affectionate forms of nouns or names”).

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