doggie
word
/ˈdɔɡi/
DAW-gee
/dˈɒɡi/
DO-gee
Definition
A cute or childish way to say 'dog', often used by or with children to talk about a dog.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and affectionate; typically used in speech with children or pets. In adult conversation, may sound childish or playful. Often used in phrases like 'good doggie', 'cute doggie'. Not for formal writing.
Spanish: perritoPortuguese (BR): cachorrinhoPortuguese (PT): cãezinhoChinese (Simplified): 小狗狗Chinese (Traditional): 小狗狗Hindi: डॉगी (पालतू कुत्ता, बच्चों की बोली)Arabic: كلب صغير (تصغير لكلمة كلب)Bengali: ন狗ু - কুকুরছানা (শিশুসুলভ)Russian: пёсик - собачкаJapanese: ワンちゃんVietnamese: cún con - cúnKorean: 강아지Turkish: köpekçik - köpecikUrdu: ڈوگی - کتا (بچگانہ انداز)Indonesian: anjing kecil - anjing (anak-anak)
Example Sentences
The doggie is playing in the backyard.
basic
Look at the cute doggie!
basic
Do you want to pet the doggie?
basic
My little sister calls every dog she sees a doggie.
natural
When he was upset, his doggie always made him feel better.
natural
Here, doggie! Want a treat?
natural