waterdog

wa·ter·dog

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter-dawg, -dog, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg, ˈwɒt ər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter-dawg, -dog, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg, ˈwɒt ər-/

Definitions of waterdog word

noun waterdog any of several large salamanders, as a mudpuppy or hellbender. 1
noun waterdog An aquatic North American salamander that is a smaller relative of the mudpuppy, typically living in flowing water. 1
noun waterdog mudpuppy. 0

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Origin of waterdog

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; water + dog

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Parts of speech for Waterdog

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adjective

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adverb

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waterdog popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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