dog

One entry found for dog.

Main Entry: ¹dog
Pronunciation: 'dog, 'däg
Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English docga
1 a : CANID ; especially : a highly variable domestic mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf b : a male dog; also : a male usually carnivorous mammal
2 a : a worthless or contemptible person b : FELLOW, CHAP <a lazy dog> <you lucky dog>
3 a : any of various usually simple mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening that consist of a spike, bar, or hook b : ANDIRON
4 : uncharacteristic or affected stylishness or dignity <put on the dog>
5 capitalized : either of the constellations Canis Major or Canis Minor
6 plural : FEET
7 plural : RUIN <going to the dogs>
8 : one inferior of its kind <the movie was a dog>: as a : an investment not worth its price b : an undesirable piece of merchandise
9 : an unattractive person; especially : an unattractive girl or woman
10 : HOT DOG 1
- dog·like /'dog-"lIk/ adjective
[dog illustration]