dog

dog · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet or for work.

  2. 2.

    An unpleasant or contemptible person (informal, offensive).

  3. 3.

    Something of poor quality (informal).

  4. 4.

    (Slang) A man's male friend.

  5. 5.

    To follow someone closely and persistently.

  6. 6.

    To cause continuing problems for.

Forms

plural: dogs

Related words

See also: hound, pet, puppy
Synonyms: canine, hound, mutt, pooch

Etymology

From Old English docga, a word of unknown origin. It replaced the older hund (from which "hound" derives) as the general word for the animal. The origin remains one of the mysteries of English etymology.