doggie

Everyday

1. A child's word for a dog, especially a small or cute one. tree →
2. doggy bag: a bag for taking home food you did not finish at a restaurant. tree →
3. doggy paddle (or doggie paddle): a simple way of swimming, paddling with your hands like a dog. tree →

In the lessons

Used in baby talk, picture books and family talk; in swimming lessons doggy paddle is the first stroke many children learn; phrases: «nice doggie», «doggy bag», «doggy paddle».

Examples

• Look at the little doggie in the window! tree →
• The toddler pointed and said, «Doggie!» tree →
• We asked for a doggy bag for the leftover pizza. tree →
• I can only swim doggy paddle so far. tree →
• The doggie wagged its tail at us. tree →
• My baby cousin hugged her toy doggie. tree →
• Don't pat a doggie without asking the owner first. tree →
• Good little dog--nice little doggie, then! tree →

Note

Childish or cute word; for older pupils just «dog». Spelled doggie or doggy; plural doggies. Safety: always ask before touching someone's dog.