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Definition of dogginess

dogginess

/ˈdɔː.ɡi.nəs/
dog · gi · ness
Adjective:doggy
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• noun

1

The quality, state, or condition of being like a dog in nature, appearance, behavior, or odor.

Example

"The old wool rug in the hallway had absorbed a permanent aura of damp dogginess over the years."

2

Pretentious, flashy, or affected stylishness in dress or manner.

Example

"There was a certain jaunty dogginess to the way the young dandy tipped his hat and strolled down the boulevard."

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• Nearby Words

doggedness
doggerel
doggie
dogginess
doggo
doggone
doggy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dogginess. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dogginess
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