noun

Scottie

Scottie (noun) means a Scottish Terrier, a small, wiry-coated breed of dog originally from Scotland. Example: “Their scottie trotted around the garden with his tail up.”

noun

A Scottish Terrier, a small, wiry-coated breed of dog originally from Scotland.

"Their scottie trotted around the garden with his tail up."

"She has raised scotties for over a decade."

An informal nickname for a Scottish person.

"The other players called him Scottie because of his accent."

How to use Scottie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pet name — either for a Scottish Terrier dog or as a friendly nickname for someone Scottish.

Common pairings

a scottie dog a scottie puppy

Word forms

Scotties plural

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Their _____ trotted around the garden with his tail up.

Etymology

A shortened, affectionate form of the name Scott, formed with the diminutive ending -ie.

Rhymes for Scottie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Scottie” mean?

The word “Scottie” means a Scottish Terrier, a small, wiry-coated breed of dog originally from Scotland. In plain terms, a pet name — either for a Scottish Terrier dog or as a friendly nickname for someone Scottish.

How do you use “Scottie” in a sentence?

Here is “Scottie” used in a sentence: “Their scottie trotted around the garden with his tail up.”

What part of speech is “Scottie”?

“Scottie” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Scottie” have?

“Scottie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Scottish Terrier, a small, wiry-coated breed of dog originally from Scotland.