doggie

English

Etymology

Etymology tree

Old English *dogga

Middle English dogge

English dog

Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij-

Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī

Old English -iġ

Middle English -y

English -y

English -ie

English doggie

From dog + -ie.

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -ɒɡi

Noun

doggie (plural doggies)

1. (childish or endearing) Alternative spelling of doggy.
   • 1934, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], The Bravo of London:

     "Poor doggie," said Nora, surrendering the form to Carrados who had stretched out his hands for it. "I never thought about it but I suppose we must all have been fond of old Nipper."

Derived terms

• doggie biscuit
• doggie door
• doggie bag

See also

• dogie
• pup
• puppy