doggish

American  

[daw-gish, dog-ish] / ˈdɔ gɪʃ, ˈdɒg ɪʃ /

adjective

1. like a dog; canine.

   doggish affection.

2. surly; mean.

   a doggish temper.

3. stylish and showy.

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doggish British  

/ ˈdɒɡɪʃ /

adjective

1. of or like a dog

2. surly; snappish

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• doggishly
  adverb
• doggishness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of doggish

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