English Explanatory Dictionary

dog's life

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A miserable, wretched existence.
  2. A life of indolence where the individual may do as they please, just like a pampered dog.

Pronunciation

en-au-dog's life.ogg

Word forms

dog's life dogs' lives

Etymology

First use appears c. 1528. See cite below.

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