Scottie
Americannoun
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See Scottish terrier
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informal a Scotsman
Etymology
Origin of Scottie
Example Sentences
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Jackson had already led Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles during the 1990s when then-Lakers owner Jerry Buss hired him before the 1999-2000 season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
After an extended dry spell, Scottie Scheffler reminded everyone why he’s the game’s top player by winning two of three playoff events, capped by the Tour Championship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Koivun, a 21-year-old making just his third start as a professional, had spent his afternoon having to play near perfect golf to withstand a charge from none other than world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
He is alongside DeChambeau, while world number one and defending champion Scottie Scheffler is satisfied after his opening two rounds left him in the pack at four under.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
When it was closer she saw the light was coming from a flashlight being carried in the mouth of a large black Scottie dog, its muzzle gray with age.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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