doggy
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Definition of doggy
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: a usually small dog
doggy
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Definition of doggy (Entry 2 of 2)
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Synonyms for doggy
Synonyms: Noun
canine, dog, hound, pooch, tyke (also tike)
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what a good little doggy!Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Old Fashioned Halloween Party, Renton SAT Trick-or-Treating, snacks, carnival games, doggy costume contest, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Main Street Square, 200 Main Ave. S., Renton (rentondowntown.com). — Madeline Mckenzie, The Seattle Times, "66 fun and spooky Halloween events in Greater Seattle," 25 Oct. 2018 Maybe there will be some doggy playdates in the future, too: Prince William and Kate Middleton also adopted a cocker spaniel named Lupo shortly after their own royal wedding in 2011. — Zoe Weiner, Glamour, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have Reportedly Welcomed a New Addition to Their Family," 25 Aug. 2018 But before dusting off the dog collar, make sure to check the price tag on that robotic doggy in the window, the one with the mechanical tail: $2,899. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Sony's Adorable Robot Dog Is Back—And Expensive," 23 Aug. 2018 There will be vendors, demonstrations and a doggy costume contest. — Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "5 Things-to-do this week in the southern suburbs," 9 July 2018 The treadmill program has been so successful that a different non-profit, One Love Pit Bull Foundation, recently purchased a doggy treadmill for the county's larger Phoenix shelter to use full-time. — Rebekah L. Sanders, azcentral, "Doggy treadmills are a thing, and they're saving lives in Maricopa County," 25 May 2018 Eric Hans of Paws Abound, a Winter Park pet-sitting, dog-walking, doggy-day-care business, was among those who came Wednesday out of curiosity. — Kate Santich, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Hotel's new Dog In Residence program looks to boost adoption," 24 May 2018 There also was a doggy trivia game organized by Jared Plotts, Bottlehouse general manager, and raffle prizes, a cash bar and some drink specials. — Carol Kovach, cleveland.com, "Dogs, humans party at BarkHappy's Tails & Ales benefit for Rescue Me Ohio," 20 Jan. 2018 Just make sure to bring your own doggy life jacket. — Adam Lukach, RedEye Chicago, "Guide to dog-friendly destinations and activities in Chicago," 13 Aug. 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
In your doggy bag Here are a few things to take about Slate’s brunch: When: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Brunch Punch: Slate in Orlando's Dr. Phillips neighborhood," 13 July 2018 DOGS Puppy moms and doggy dads, take your fur children to Dog Day at Drexel Town Square, 361 W. Town Square Way, Oak Creek, July 13-14. — Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "21 Things-to-do in the southern suburbs in July," 2 July 2018 Each dog will receive a doggy bow tie upon entry. $5 from every ticket sold will benefit the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) on July 25 and the Baltimore Humane Society on Sept. 12. — baltimoresun.com, "Orioles schedule second 'Bark at Oriole Park' event for July 25," 22 May 2018 Guy the beagle, Meghan Markle's pup, became doggy royalty over the weekend when his owner exchanged vows with Prince Harry. — Darcy Costello, The Courier-Journal, "Meet Guy, Meghan Markle's royal beagle puppy from Kentucky," 22 May 2018 Steve’s Real Food, from Oregon, developed a line of goat milk enhancers packed with superfoods to supplement doggy diets. — Sunset, "10 Best Healthy Pet Treats," 22 Jan. 2018 SUBSCRIBE TODAY Read More Charlotte’s newest apartments come with doggy daycare, pet spa named Groomingdale’s The building was constructed in 1964, six years before the area's namesake mall, when most of the area was still fields. — Ely Portillo And Deon Roberts, charlotteobserver, "Hospital spends millions to buy a prominent SouthPark property, and could expand | Charlotte Observer," 7 May 2018 That human-sized doggy door is super convenient 🤔🤔🤔 73) Definitely getting some direwolf vibes from these wolves. — Julie Kosin, Harper's BAZAAR, "129 Thoughts You'll Have Watching the 'Beauty and the Beast' Remake," 17 Mar. 2017 Other fall fun will include pumpkin bowling, doggy cart rides, antique fire truck rides, a petting zoo, lots of live music and food. — Jane Ford-stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Rides and good cheer coming to Greendale's Oktoberfest," 22 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'doggy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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doggy
noun
English Language Learners Definition of doggy
: a dog
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doggy
nounKids Definition of doggy
: a usually small or young dog
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