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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“This is his very first album, but at this point Snoop Doggy Dogg may be the most famous rapper in the world,” The Times’ Jonathan Gold wrote then.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2024
The Doggy Drag Contest is a sequin-bedazzled canine extravaganza, and local radio station C89.5 will host a youth queer dance party from 5 to 7 p.m.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 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 repercussions of the Great Doggy Surge of 2020 are being felt nationally, said Amy Sparrow, the president-elect of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters.
From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2022
It sounded like “How Much Is That Doggy in the Window?” but I couldn’t be sure.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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