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

A childish or affectionate word for a dog.

"The toddler pointed at the window and shouted "doggy!""

adj

Resembling a dog, or fond of dogs.

"He has a doggy sort of loyalty to his old friends."

How to use doggy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cute or informal way to say "dog."

Common pairings

doggy bag doggy paddle

doggier comparative, doggiest superlative

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The toddler pointed at the window and shouted "_____!"

From "dog" plus the diminutive suffix "-y," in the same pattern as "kitty" or "puppy."

barker pooch doggie bow-wow

dog barker pooch arf paunch

foggy soggy groggy froggy

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.

dog barker pooch arf paunch