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doggish Meaning & Definition

What Does Doggish Mean?

Doggish is an adjective that means Resembling or characteristic of a dog. It is also used to mean Resembling a mongrel dog, notably in its worst qualities.

Doggish Definition (Adjective)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a dog.
  2. Resembling a mongrel dog, notably in its worst qualities.
  3. Stylish in a showy way. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

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Word Forms & Grammar

doggish (comparative more doggish, superlative most doggish)

Words That Rhyme With Doggish

Origin of Doggish

From Middle English doggische, doggissh; equivalent to dog +‎ -ish.

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