doggie
/'dɔgi/ Cách viết khác : (doggie) /'dɔgi/
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Definition
Noun: * An informal, affectionate, or childlike term for a dog, especially a small or pet dog.
Usage
- Informal/Endearing: Used in casual conversation or when speaking to or about a dog in a cute, friendly, or diminutive way.
- Child-Oriented: Commonly used by or with children.
Examples
- "Look at the cute little doggie in the window!"
- "My daughter loves to feed the doggie next door."
- "Come here, doggie! Good boy!"
Advanced Usage
- "Doggie bag": A bag provided by a restaurant for a customer to take home leftover food. The term humorously suggests the food is for the dog, though it is often for the person.
- Could we get a doggie bag for the rest of this pizza, please?
- "Doggie paddle": A simple swimming stroke where the swimmer moves their hands and legs in a manner reminiscent of a dog swimming.
- He never learned proper strokes and just does the doggie paddle.
Variants and Related Words
- Doggy (noun): An alternative, equally common spelling of "doggie."
- Puppy (noun): A young dog.
- Pooch (noun): Another informal synonym for a dog.
Synonyms
- Dog
- Pooch
- Pup/Puppy (specifically for a young dog)
- Hound (can be informal or for specific types)
Idioms and Phrases
- (To go) doggie style: A vulgar slang term for a specific sexual position. Note: This is an adult idiom and is not related to the affectionate, child-oriented use of "doggie."