| 释义 |
dog·gy
I. \ˈdȯgē, -gi sometimes ˈdäg-\ adjective
(doggier ; doggiest)
Etymology: Middle English, from dogge dog + -y (adjective ending) — more at dog
1. : like or like that of a dog
< a doggy odor >
2.
a. of wool : straight, lustrous, and inferior in quality : like the hair of a dog
b. of a bitch : masculine in conformation
3. : interested or specializing in or fond of dogs
< the country club and doggy sets >
< a book of interest to all doggy experts >
4. : dashing, stylish; often : pretentiously fashionable
II. noun
or doggie \“\
(plural doggies)
Etymology: dog (I) + -y, -ie (diminutive suffix)
1. : a small dog — used also as a pet name or calling name for any dog
2. usually doggie : dogface |