poodle
noun
[ ˈpuːd(ə)l ]
• a dog of a breed (of which there are several varieties) with a curly coat that is often ornamentally clipped. Poodle breeds are classified by size.
• a person or organization who is overly willing to obey another.
poodle
verb
• move or travel in a leisurely manner.
• "the chap who just wants to poodle along the road at 50 mph"
Origin:
early 19th century: from German Pudel(hund ), from Low German pud(d)eln ‘splash in water’ (the poodle being a water-dog).
