Main Entry: ¹dog

Pronunciation: \ˈdȯg, ˈdäg\

Function: noun

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English docga

Date: before 12th century

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

[dog illustration]