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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 latter just added four new European routes (Berlin, Dublin, Athens and Stockholm) complete with doggie wellness kits and a lounge serving bowls of warm broth. — Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026 As Canis Major journeys across the sky from east to west in response to Earth’s rotation, the big doggy appears to be begging from his master. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The owner of a doggy daycare and boarding service in Norfolk, Massachusetts says her business has been negatively impacted after her Facebook page was hacked last week and used to scam her clients out of money. — Samantha Chaney, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 Not in one of those doggy prisons that leave him in a cage all day. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 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
  • This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Their dog was found alive, which gave the younger Eliezer Alfonzo hope.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 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
  • Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of gallant
Adjective
  • Like the switch suggests, The Vampire Lestat takes its inspiration from Rice’s 1985 novel of the same name, giving audiences their first taste of a show told entirely from the perspective of the dramatic, flashy, and murderous vampire Lestat.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
  • For all of the fanfare surrounding power hitters and flashy fielders, a dominant pitcher is often more valuable.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of flashy
Adjective
  • Her presence helps define the smart way Little Fish positions itself along the borderlines of casual and fancy, quirky and elegant.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • These elegant, loose-fitting pull-on pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Stitched brown leather makes for a handsome addition to any home bar cart, especially when they’re housed in a Georg Jensen stainless steel case.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
  • His Hammness does show up, tongue planted firmly in his photogenic cheek, and reminds you that nobody does handsome-guy self-mockery better than Jon Hamm.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • In graceful, gimlet-eyed prose, Edwidge Danticat stares down preconceptions of family and belonging, lending her novel propulsion and promise.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
  • The suite comprised a graceful foyer, a large, curved living and dining area, walk-in wardrobe and changing room, and a separate bedroom and bathroom.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • There was the majestic no-doubter that landed more than halfway up the left-field bleachers, a majestic blast that evoked memories of Andrés Galarraga.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The piano is both a majestic heirloom and a weighty albatross.
    — Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
Definition of majestic

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