Street
dottie
What does dottie mean?
A shotgun. The spray of pellets leaves a pattern of dots — that's the etymology. Heavier piece in the drill arsenal, more associated with serious beef and older heads than the everyday handgun (leng).
"Whole verse was him threatening to bring the dottie to the function."
Origin
Named after the dot-pattern spread of shotgun pellets.
Frequently asked questions
What does dottie mean?
In UK drill, a dottie is a shotgun.
How do you use dottie in a sentence?
The term shows up in UK drill lyrics referencing a dottie, meaning a shotgun.
Is dottie offensive?
It's coded slang for a weapon used in drill music, so it's more about street/rap context than being a slur.
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