noun
Uncommon
Sammy
SA-mee
Sammy (noun) means informal name for a Samoyed dog. Example: “The breeder had three sammy puppies left.”
noun
1
Informal name for a Samoyed dog.
"The breeder had three sammy puppies left."
How to use Sammy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual nickname, most often used for a Samoyed dog or as a short form of the name Samuel.
When to use it
Informal usage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Sammys, Sammies
- Third person singular
- sammies
- Past tense
- sammied
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Etymology
Sammy is formed from Samsung and -y.
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What does “Sammy” mean?
The word “Sammy” means informal name for a Samoyed dog. In plain terms, a casual nickname, most often used for a Samoyed dog or as a short form of the name Samuel.
How do you pronounce “Sammy”?
“Sammy” is pronounced SA-mee (/ˈsæmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sammy” in a sentence?
Here is “Sammy” used in a sentence: “The breeder had three sammy puppies left.”
What is another word for “Sammy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Sammy” include Sam.
What part of speech is “Sammy”?
“Sammy” is a noun.
Is “Sammy” a common word?
“Sammy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What does 'Sammy' mean as a dog name?
Sammy is an informal name used specifically for a Samoyed dog, a fluffy white breed originally from Siberia. It functions as a casual nickname for the breed rather than a formal term.
Is 'Sammy' only used for dogs?
In this dictionary sense, Sammy is defined specifically as an informal name for a Samoyed dog, distinguishing it from its more general use as a nickname for people's given names. Context usually makes clear whether Sammy refers to a pet or a person.
Is 'Sammy' capitalized when referring to a Samoyed dog?
Yes, since Sammy functions as an informal proper name for the dog breed or an individual dog, it is typically capitalized, much like other pet nicknames derived from personal names.
