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in the doghouse

in the dog·house
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in stressed th ee dog-hous, dog-]
    • /ɪn stressed ði ˈdɒgˌhaʊs, ˈdɒg-/
    • /ɪn ðə ˈdɒɡ.haʊs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in stressed th ee dog-hous, dog-]
    • /ɪn stressed ði ˈdɒgˌhaʊs, ˈdɒg-/

Definitions of in the doghouse words

  • noun plural in the doghouse a small shelter for a dog. 1
  • noun plural in the doghouse (on a yacht) a small cabin that presents a relatively high profile and gives the appearance of a box. Compare trunk cabin. 1
  • noun plural in the doghouse Rocketry Slang. a bulge on the surface of a rocket or missile, for scientific instruments. 1
  • idioms in the doghouse in the doghouse, Slang. in disfavor or disgrace. 1
  • phrase in the doghouse If you are in the doghouse, people are annoyed or angry with you. 0
  • noun in the doghouse in disfavor 0

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Origin of in the doghouse

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; dog + house

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Parts of speech for In the doghouse

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

in the doghouse popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for in the doghouse

adj in the doghouse

  • contemptible — If you feel that someone or something is contemptible, you feel strong dislike and disrespect for them.
  • vile — wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
  • shady — abounding in shade; shaded: shady paths.
  • despicable — If you say that a person or action is despicable, you are emphasizing that they are extremely nasty, cruel, or evil.
  • shameful — causing shame: shameful behavior.

Antonyms for in the doghouse

adj in the doghouse

  • honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
  • worthy — having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor.
  • reputable — held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable: a reputable organization.
  • principled — imbued with or having moral principles (often used in combination): high-principled.
  • respected — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.

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