Rottie

[ rot-ee ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a shortened form of Rottweiler.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rottie¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Example Sentences

He rubbed his nose against the rottie's tiny black snout.

From Literature

The rottie leaped from Jason's shoulder, catching the coin midflight, and skittered away.

From Literature

Ella went to her desk and retrieved one of the conjure candies Mama had sent her as payment to the rottie for delivering Jason's message.

From Literature

The tiny rottie zipped out the door with a flash.

From Literature

“She's a rottie. They're little marsupials who are misunderstood. Sweet Pea, this is Ella, and Ella, this is Sweet Pea.”

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