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Dogface (noun) means (informal) A soldier who fights on foot, especially in the Second World War.

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(informal) A soldier who fights on foot, especially in the Second World War.

"Yass. I never got above the rank of shavetail. We were the dogfaces who gave ’em hell at Chateau Thierry." — Joseph Commings, The X Street Murders (1962)

(informal) A person considered unattractive.

One of two American butterfly species in the genus Zerene.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from dog and face.

Rhymes for dogface

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What is the meaning of dogface?

"dogface" (noun) means (informal) A soldier who fights on foot, especially in the Second World War.

What are the different meanings of dogface?

"dogface" has 3 main meanings: 1. (informal) A soldier who fights on foot, especially in the Second World War; 2. (informal) A person considered unattractive; 3. One of two American butterfly species in the genus Zerene.