noun
Scottie
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
Word Forms
Scotties plural
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Etymology
A shortened, affectionate form of the name Scott, formed with the diminutive ending -ie.