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noun

ˈdȯ-gē How to pronounce doggy (audio)
variants or doggie
Definition of doggynext
as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes what a good little doggy!

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adjective

as in doggish

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Recent Examples of doggy
Noun
The free event beats Union Station’s own version of a doggie drag-show, the also-free Paws with Pride, to the punch by a mere day, as the latter event returns for its third annual run on Saturday, June 7. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026 The owner of a Near West Side doggie daycare and training business has been arrested on animal torture charges, accused of repeatedly kicking a dog and pressing his foot against its neck. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Adjective
Other sights to see include various arts and crafts vendors and contests like the banana eating contest, the banana pie eating contest or the best dressed banana doggy costume photo contest. — Kat Tran, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Bring your furry friend along but be ready to pack out their business with doggy bags as there are no trash bins along the trail. — Nick Wagner, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for doggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doggy
  1. dog
  2. doggish
  3. gallant
  4. flashy
  5. elegant
  6. handsome
  7. graceful
  8. majestic
Noun
  • Police had originally been called to the home for reports of dogs in poor health.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Neighboring schools sent social workers to help, and Western Springs Village Hall also had social workers and a comfort dog on hand to help anyone who witnessed the incident.
    — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of dog
Adjective
  • And then, there were times when his snarl and growl came out, his doggish bite was evident.
    — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 June 2021
Definition of doggish
Adjective
  • Susanna Moore is terribly important to us, more so than any of Hemingway’s gallant girls.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • First to one knee and then all the way up like a gallant fighter gathering himself.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of gallant
Adjective
  • The Pearls aren’t poor, but they’re burdened by expenses and tantalized by comforts just out of reach, especially now that their sons’ heads have been turned by Gary’s flashy success.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • There’s a 25-meter pool alongside a sauna and relaxation areas that lean into quiet minimalism rather than flashy wellness theatrics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of flashy
Adjective
  • The sinking marks a bittersweet coda to the era of gleaming behemoths that crossed the seas in elegant fashion.
    — Henry Larson, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Lack of crown aside (which, TBH, would be a bit much for an elegant small dinner), Tyler's makeup also felt extremely Arwen-esque.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Its handsome Pannier Market is bursting with antiques and curiosities, ideal for a spot of treasure hunting.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Went on a date with a guy who was absolutely the tall, dark, and handsome type.
    — Sean Joseph, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • From the gently curved double flaps to the sweeping, wing-like sides, every element of the bag seems to follow its own graceful arc.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
  • One graceful solution is to find the parts of the photos that still have positive meaning for you and to edit them.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • These were majestic art objects but in the hands of skilled puppeteers, the Sicilian marionettes shows could also erupt into wild, raw, bloodthirsty warfare.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But some of the most technically challenging scenes, according to director Travis Knight, aren’t the ones that look the most majestic.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of majestic

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“Doggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggy. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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