shoofly

noun

shoo·​fly ˈshü-ˌflī How to pronounce shoofly (audio)
1
: a child's rocker having the seat built on or usually between supports representing an animal figure
2
: any of several plants held to repel flies

Word History

Etymology

shoo entry 1 + fly

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoofly was in 1886

Dictionary Entries Near shoofly

Cite this Entry

“Shoofly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoofly. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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