noun
doggy
DO-gee
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.
"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
Word Forms
doggier comparative, doggiest superlative
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Etymology
From "dog" plus the diminutive suffix "-y," in the same pattern as "kitty" or "puppy."