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doggy

1 American  
[daw-gee, dog-ee] / ˈdɔ gi, ˈdɒg i /
Or doggie

noun

doggies plural
  1. a little dog or a puppy.

  2. a pet term for any dog.


doggy 2 American  
[daw-gee, dog-ee] / ˈdɔ gi, ˈdɒg i /
Or doggie

adjective

doggier, doggiest
  1. of or relating to a dog.

    a doggy smell.

  2. fond of dogs.

    tweedy, doggy people.

  3. pretentious; ostentatious.


doggy British  
/ ˈdɒɡɪ /

noun

  1. a children's word for a dog

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of, like, or relating to a dog

  2. fond of dogs

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of doggy1

First recorded in 1815–25; dog + -y 2

Origin of doggy2

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

Example Sentences

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Doggy day cares are also trying to offer more resources.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2023

As a student in Accra, he performed using the names Doggy and Bandana, producing one hit in 2004 and then disappearing into relative obscurity.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2023

The brand, named Doggy Parton, offers gingham check bandanas, feather-brimmed cowboy hats, Dolly Parton shirts and more for man’s best friends.

From Washington Times • Sep. 1, 2022

“This inspired me to start my own line of Doggy Parton apparel ... and more with a little ‘Dolly’ flair.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2022

She also “knew” P. Doggy, the poodle she walked during the summer.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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