Rottie
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Rottie
An Americanism first recorded in 1965–70; by shortening
Example Sentences
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“She's a rottie. They're little marsupials who are misunderstood. Sweet Pea, this is Ella, and Ella, this is Sweet Pea.”
From Literature
The tiny rottie zipped out the door with a flash.
From Literature
Jason made a kissy noise to lure the tiny rottie back to him.
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Jason said goodbye to the rottie as she darted out of view, then turned to Ella.
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The rottie leaped from Jason's shoulder, catching the coin midflight, and skittered away.
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