noun
Scottie
Scottie (noun) means a Scottish Terrier, a small, wiry-coated breed of dog originally from Scotland. Example: “Their scottie trotted around the garden with his tail up.”
noun
1
A Scottish Terrier, a small, wiry-coated breed of dog originally from Scotland.
"Their scottie trotted around the garden with his tail up."
"She has raised scotties for over a decade."
2
An informal nickname for a Scottish person.
"The other players called him Scottie because of his accent."
How to use Scottie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pet name — either for a Scottish Terrier dog or as a friendly nickname for someone Scottish.
Common pairings
a scottie dog
a scottie puppy
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Word forms
- Plural
- Scotties
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Etymology
A shortened, affectionate form of the name Scott, formed with the diminutive ending -ie.
Rhymes for Scottie
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What does “Scottie” mean?
The word “Scottie” means a Scottish Terrier, a small, wiry-coated breed of dog originally from Scotland. In plain terms, a pet name — either for a Scottish Terrier dog or as a friendly nickname for someone Scottish.
How do you use “Scottie” in a sentence?
Here is “Scottie” used in a sentence: “Their scottie trotted around the garden with his tail up.”
What part of speech is “Scottie”?
“Scottie” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Scottie” have?
“Scottie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Scottish Terrier, a small, wiry-coated breed of dog originally from Scotland.
