Word Noun
doggy
n.
countable
A1 Beginner US /ˈdɔɡi/ UK /dˈɒɡi/ dog·gy UK spelling doggie
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.”
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.
This entry
Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Frequent
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