doggish

[ daw-gish, dog-ish ]

adjective
  1. like a dog; canine: doggish affection.

  2. surly; mean: a doggish temper.

  1. stylish and showy.

Origin of doggish

1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at dog, -ish1

Other words from doggish

  • dog·gish·ly, adverb
  • dog·gish·ness, noun

Words Nearby doggish

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British Dictionary definitions for doggish

doggish

/ (ˈdɒɡɪʃ) /


adjective
  1. of or like a dog

  2. surly; snappish

Derived forms of doggish

  • doggishly, adverb
  • doggishness, noun

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