English Explanatory Dictionary

doggy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dog, especially a small one.
  2. A junior temporarily assigned to do minor duties for a senior; a gofer.
  3. Synonym of corporal.
  4. Ellipsis of doggy style.
adj
  1. Doggy style.
adv
  1. Doggy style.
adj
  1. Suggestive of or in the manner of a dog.
  2. Fond of dogs.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɒ.ɡi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-doggy.wav /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ /ˈdɑɡ.i/

Word forms

doggy doggies doggie doggier doggiest

Etymology

From dog + -y (diminutive suffix).

Synonyms

pup puppy puppy dog pooch poochie corporal

Related words

coconut doggy doggy bag doggy biscuit doggy dinner bowl look doggy dog doggy fashion doggy paddle doggy style doggy treat doggy woggy hoo doggy whoo doggy woo doggy dogie lap-doggy

Derived words

doggy woggy doggily dogginess
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