Synonyms for

Doggy

Verb / ˈdɔ:gi: / Another word for doggy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an affectionate term for a dog or a puppy

Synonyms & similar words

doggie barker pooch bowwow puppy canine mutt hound pooch fido bowwow doggie dog mongrel cur pup dachshund terrier beagle bulldog spaniel boxer labrador

Synonyms by register

Formal

canine hound

Informal

pup pooch mutt hound dog

Literary

cur man's best friend

Antonyms

human adult sophisticated grown-up mature

Common collocations

  • doggy bag
  • doggy paddle
  • doggy style
  • doggy door
  • doggy treat
  • doggy day care

Word family

noun dog
adjective dogged

Usage note

Doggy is an informal and often affectionate term, typically used for puppies or small dogs. It can also be used humorously or disparagingly for adult humans, implying childishness or subservience.

Example sentences

  1. I love when my doggy greets me at the door with a wagging tail.
  2. My little sister got a new doggy for her birthday.
  3. The doggy barked at the mailman as he walked by.
  4. All the kids in the park loved playing with the cute little doggy.
  5. I like to take my doggy for walks around the neighborhood.

Quotes

  • A doggy is a furry little bundle of joy.
  • A doggy's love is unconditional and pure.
  • The best things in life are furry and have four legs, like a doggy.

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