doggy

¹

or dog·gie

[ daw-gee, dog-ee ]

noun

, plural dog·gies.

1. a little dog or a puppy.
2. a pet term for any dog.

doggy

²

or dog·gie

[ daw-gee, dog-ee ]

adjective

, dog·gi·er, dog·gi·est.

1. of or relating to a dog:

   a doggy smell.

2. fond of dogs:

   tweedy, doggy people.

3. pretentious; ostentatious.

doggy

/ ˈdɒɡɪ /

noun

1. a children's word for a dog

adjective

1. of, like, or relating to a dog
2. fond of dogs

Word History and Origins

Origin of doggy¹

First recorded in 1815–25; dog + -y ²

Origin of doggy²

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; dog, -y ¹

Example Sentences

And who best to play the “cat” but a versatile doggy actor like Bridget?

From BBC

Since she last played the role, Bridget has expanded her doggy dynasty.

From BBC

Denise is prepared for any last-minute nerves, or indeed any doggy mishaps.

From BBC

The skit was more painful than Jost’s foot injury in Tahiti — a gulpp gulpp from the Doggy Dogg.

From Los Angeles Times

Dyer: “I was allergic to doing a show that felt doggy.”

From Los Angeles Times

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