velvet hippo
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Meaning · English
A pit bull terrier.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
My real life angel is my very own velvet hippo named Angel, and she is magical.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “velvet hippo” mean?
A pit bull terrier.
Is “velvet hippo” formal or informal?
velvet hippo is generally slang.