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- [dawg, dog it]
- /dɔg, dɒg ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dawg, dog it]
- /dɔg, dɒg ɪt/
Definitions of dog it words
- noun dog it a domesticated canid, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties. 1
- noun dog it any carnivore of the dog family Canidae, having prominent canine teeth and, in the wild state, a long and slender muzzle, a deep-chested muscular body, a bushy tail, and large, erect ears. Compare canid. 1
- noun dog it the male of such an animal. 1
- noun dog it any of various animals resembling a dog. 1
- noun dog it a despicable man or youth. 1
- noun dog it Informal. a fellow in general: a lucky dog. 1
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Origin of dog it
First appearance:
before 1050 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1050; Middle English dogge, Old English docga
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Parts of speech for Dog it
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dog it popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dog it usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dog it
verb dog it
- break — When an object breaks or when you break it, it suddenly separates into two or more pieces, often because it has been hit or dropped.
- hightail — to go away or leave rapidly: Last we saw of him, he was hightailing down the street.
- fade — to lose brightness or vividness of color.
- skedaddle — to run away hurriedly; flee.
- get — to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension.
adj dog it
- derisive — A derisive noise, expression, or remark expresses contempt.
- haughty — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
- insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
- disrespectful — characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.
- condescending — If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
Antonyms for dog it
verb dog it
- wait — to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- join — to bring in contact, connect, or bring or put together: to join hands; to join pages with a staple.
- strengthen — to make stronger; give strength to.
- stay — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
adj dog it
- flattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- respected — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
- praising — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.