doggy
word
/ˈdɔɡi/
DAW-gee
/dˈɒɡi/
DO-gee
Definition
"Doggy" is a cute or childlike word for a dog, often used by young children or when speaking affectionately about small or friendly dogs.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and usually used with children, in a playful tone, or to refer to small or pet dogs. "Doggy" is more common in English spoken to or by kids. Not appropriate for formal writing. Alternatives for adults include 'dog' or 'puppy'.
Spanish: perrito - perritaPortuguese (BR): cachorrinho - cachorrinhaPortuguese (PT): cãzinho - cãzinhaChinese (Simplified): 小狗狗Chinese (Traditional): 小狗狗Hindi: कुत्ते का बच्चा - डॉगीArabic: كلب صغير - دوجيBengali: কুকুরু - কুত্তা (শিশুদের ভাষা)Russian: собачкаJapanese: わんちゃんVietnamese: cún con - cún cưngKorean: 강아지Turkish: köpekçikUrdu: کٹیا (بچوں کی زبان)Indonesian: anjing kecil - anjing lucu
Example Sentences
Look at the cute doggy!
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Sarah wants a doggy for her birthday.
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Did you see the neighbor's new doggy? It's so fluffy!
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My little brother calls every dog he sees a doggy.
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Let's go to the park and play with all the doggies.
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The doggy is sleeping in its bed.
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