dog

¹dog

noun, often attributive \ˈdȯg, ˈdäg\

Definition of DOG

1

a : canid; especially : a highly variable domestic mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf b : a male dog; also : a male usually carnivorous mammal

2

a : a worthless or contemptible person b : fellow, chap <a lazy dog> <you lucky dog>

3

a : any of various usually simple mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening that consist of a spike, bar, or hook b : andiron

4

: uncharacteristic or affected stylishness or dignity <put on the dog>

5

capitalized : either of the constellations Canis Major or Canis Minor

6

plural : feet

7

plural : ruin <going to the dogs>

8

: one inferior of its kind <the movie was a dog>: as a : an investment not worth its price b : an undesirable piece of merchandise

9

: an unattractive person; especially : an unattractive girl or woman

10

: hot dog 1

— dog·like \ˈdȯg-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of DOG

1. That dog barks all day long.
2. children playing with the family dog
3. wild dogs such as the Australian dingo
4. They say she's a real dog.
5. Her latest book turned out to be a real dog.
6. That was a dog of a movie.

Illustration of DOG

Origin of DOG

Middle English, from Old English docga

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to DOG

Synonyms: canine, doggy (or doggie), hound, pooch, tyke (also tike)

Related Words: cur, mongrel, mutt; bitch; lapdog, pup, puppy, puppy dog, whelp; bandog, bird dog, coonhound, courser, gundog, hunter, sheepdog, sled dog, watchdog, wolf dog, wolfhound; guide dog, police dog, working dog

Near Antonyms: hero, heroine, idol, role model; gentleman, lady; angel, saint

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Other Mammals Terms

dormouse, dugong, gibbon, grimalkin, sable, stoat, ungulate, vole