doggy
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doggy
a small dog
Not to be confused with:
dogie or dogy – a stray or motherless calf
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dog·gy
(dô′gē, dŏg′ē)adj. dog·gi·er, dog·gi·est
Of, relating to, or suggestive of a dog; doggish.
n. pl. dog·gies
Variant of doggie.
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doggy
(ˈdɒɡɪ) ordoggie
n, pl -gies
(Animals) a children's word for a dog
adj
1. of, like, or relating to a dog
2. fond of dogs
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dog•gy1
or dog•gie
(ˈdɔ gi, ˈdɒg i)n., pl. -gies.
1. a small dog or a puppy.
2. a pet term for any dog.
[1815–25]
dog•gy2
or dog•gie
(ˈdɔ gi, ˈdɒg i)adj. -gi•er, -gi•est.
1. of or pertaining to a dog.
2. pretentious; ostentatious.
[1350–1400]
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| Noun | 1. |  doggy - informal terms for dogs Canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog - a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night" |
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