Word
doggy
Phoneticsdog·gy, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɔɡi/
UK/dˈɒɡi/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a friendly or cute name for a dog. Children often use this word when they see a pet.
n. a diminutive or hypocoristic term for a dog. Primarily used in child-directed speech or informal contexts to express affection.
Examples
“Look at the cute doggy in the park.”
“The toddler pointed at the golden retriever and shouted 'doggy' with a wide smile.”
Examples
simple
“Look at the cute doggy in the park.”
contextual
“The toddler pointed at the golden retriever and shouted 'doggy' with a wide smile.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'doggy bag' or 'doggy paddle'.
Etymology
From dog + -y (diminutive suffix).
From Middle English doggi, equivalent to dog + -y (adjectival suffix).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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