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English word origin

Etymology of doggo

The noun is from dog + -o (colloquializing suffix), perhaps after the adverb. The adverb is probably of the same origin.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adv

Only used in lie doggo and play doggo.

noun

A dog.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

The noun is from dog + -o (colloquializing suffix), perhaps after the adverb. The adverb is probably of the same origin.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Word-formation componentdogen
  • Word-formation component-oen
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