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Noun: doggy  dó-gee
Usage: informal
  1. A member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
    - dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris, dawg [non-standard], doggo [informal], pooch [informal], doggie [informal], barker [informal], bow-wow [informal]
Adjective: doggy (doggier,doggiest)  dó-gee
  1. Of or like dog

Derived forms: doggier, doggies, doggiest

Type of: canid, canine, domestic animal, domesticated animal

Part of: Canis, genus Canis, pack

Encyclopedia: Doggy