doggy
1 Americannoun
adjective
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of, like, or relating to a dog
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fond of dogs
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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Next he turned to AlphaFold, a scientific AI model that won 2024's chemistry Nobel, to better understand one of the mutated doggy genes.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
“If I had an ideal day, I would start with a lot of doggy time,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026
This lost doggy was tracked down with drones and thermal technology.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026
"We then spruce the doggy up with a mini groom, doggy perfume, tuxedo, flower colours. And then normally most dogs will be at the meet and greet as the guests are arriving."
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025
“We’re not shooting a commercial for doggy Pepto-Bismol. So far, this day has been a total disaster.”
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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