canguro

/kanˈɡuɾo/ · B2 · noun · m

kangaroo

🦘 canguro = can + guru: a wise hopper who 'can' leap anywhere

Say kan-GOO-ro: 'can' plus 'guru'. A guru who can jump is the kangaroo. The hoodie sense comes from the front pouch, which kangaroos and sweatshirts share.

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