doggy

dog-gy · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Informal, child's word) A dog, especially in child-directed speech.

  2. 2.

    (As adjective) Of, relating to, or resembling a dog.

Forms

plural: doggies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    doggy bag — A container for taking leftover food from a restaurant
  • •
    doggy paddle — A simple swimming stroke resembling how dogs swim
  • •
    doggy style — (Informal) A position or manner associated with dogs

Related words

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

Etymology

Diminutive of dog, with the suffix -y indicating smallness or affection.