doggie

dog-gie · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Informal, child's word) A dog, especially used when speaking to or about children.

  2. 2.

    An affectionate term for any dog.

Forms

plural: doggies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    doggie bag — A bag for taking leftover food home from a restaurant
  • •
    doggie door — A small door allowing pets to enter and exit

Related words

See also: dog, doggy, puppy
Synonyms: doggy, pooch, pup, puppy

Etymology

Diminutive of dog, with the suffix -ie indicating smallness or affection. Common in child-directed speech.