noun
Uncommon
doggy
DO-gee
Doggy (noun) means a childish or affectionate word for a dog. Example: “The toddler pointed at the window and shouted "doggy!”
noun
1
A childish or affectionate word for a dog.
"The toddler pointed at the window and shouted "doggy!""
adj
1
Resembling a dog, or fond of dogs.
"I know that, without becoming maudlin as so many doggy people unfortunately do, he thought a great deal of his faithful little companion."
— Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London (1934)
"He has a doggy sort of loyalty to his old friends."
How to use doggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cute or informal way to say "dog."
Common pairings
doggy bag
doggy paddle
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Word forms
- Comparative
- doggier
- Superlative
- doggiest
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Etymology
From "dog" plus the diminutive suffix "-y," in the same pattern as "kitty" or "puppy."
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Rhymes for doggy
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What does “doggy” mean?
The word “doggy” means a childish or affectionate word for a dog. In plain terms, a cute or informal way to say "dog.".
How do you pronounce “doggy”?
“Doggy” is pronounced DO-gee (/ˈdɔ.ɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “doggy” in a sentence?
Here is “doggy” used in a sentence: “The toddler pointed at the window and shouted "doggy!".”
What part of speech is “doggy”?
Depending on how it is used, “doggy” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “doggy” a common word?
“Doggy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “doggy” have?
“Doggy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a childish or affectionate word for a dog.
