Yorkie

noun

York·​ie ˈyȯr-kē How to pronounce Yorkie (audio)

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Lauren held out her arms, hoping to get some attention from her Yorkie. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Who could forget Gladys the bloodhound, who jumped like a kangaroo and ate a meat loaf off the back of the stove, or the teacup Yorkie that loved to hump its squeaky pig. Matthew Klam, The New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2024 Working as independent contractors who aren’t reimbursed for travel expenses, making enough for groceries, clothing, the dogs (the couple have a Yorkie, a Maltese and a husky), the truck and the costs involved with having a baby can be a challenge. Gina Ryder, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 However, the best tummy time toy for her daughter was actually their Yorkie Jimmy Choo, who was more intrigued by the Bright Starts Tummy Time Interactive Play Mat than her daughter. Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024 The events will also mark the 12th birthday of Colby J, a Yorkie Bichon serving as the company's Chief Paw Officer. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024 There's lizards, there's pythons that eat your Yorkies. EW.com, 17 Oct. 2023 In the episode, Raw’s character Kelly and Mackenzie Davis’ character Yorkie fall head over heels in San Junipero, a virtual world passing as a beach town where the elderly can visit — and the dead can live — as younger versions of themselves. Madeleine Janz, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024 Wright’s requests allegedly included multiple private jet charters, exotic car rentals, two designer Yorkie puppies (for over $10,000), and a $14,500 villa in Jamaica. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Yorkie was in 1946

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“Yorkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Yorkie. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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