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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Snubbull seems to be based on an {{wp|English bulldog}} due to its squat body, flat nose, droopy muzzle, and underbite. Its unusual pink fur and | Snubbull seems to be based on an {{wp|English bulldog}} due to its squat body, flat nose, droopy muzzle, and underbite. Its unusual pink fur and dress-like body may be inspired by pampered pet dogs whose owners dye their fur and dress them up in clothes. Its intimidating appearance is reminiscent of various grotesque mythical creatures such as {{wp|goblin}}s and {{wp|orc}}s, while its {{pkmn|category}}, [[Fairy (Egg Group)|Egg Group]] and {{t|Fairy|type}} may reference the {{wp|Cù-sìth}}, a creature in {{wp|Celtic mythology}} whose name means ''dog fairy''. . | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Snubbull may be a combination of ''snub'' (a short nose, or to treat with disdain) and ''{{wp|bulldog}}''. It may also be a play on ''snuggle''. | Snubbull may be a combination of ''snub'' (a short nose, or to treat with disdain) and ''{{wp|bulldog}}'' or ''bully'' (referring to how it scares away foes). It may also be a play on ''snuggle''. | ||
Bulu may be a shortening of ''bulldog''. | Bulu may be a shortening of ''bulldog'' or ''bully''. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||