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doggery
nounC2/Extremely Rare
/ˈdɒɡəri/behavior or conduct that is mean, surly, or contemptible; a term for a low, disreputable tavern or establishment.
doggett's coat and badge race
nounVery low
/ˈdɒɡɪts ˌkəʊt ən ˈbædʒ ˌreɪs/A historic annual rowing race for apprentice watermen on the River Thames in London.
dogging
nounLow (for pursuit sense); Very Low but culturally marked (for UK slang sense)
/ˈdɒɡɪŋ/The act of persistently following, pursuing, or pestering someone; also, a specific UK slang term for engaging in or watching sexual acts in public places.
doggone
adjectiveadverbinterjection+1Low-medium
/ˈdɒɡ.ɒn/A mild, folksy exclamation of annoyance, surprise, or emphasis, often used as a euphemism for stronger profanity.
doggy
adjectivenounB1
/ˈdɒɡi/A child's word for a dog; a small or pet dog.
doggy bag
nounC1
/ˈdɒɡi ˌbæɡ/A bag or container provided by a restaurant for a customer to take home leftover food.
doggy paddle
nounverbLow-Mid frequency
/ˈdɒɡ.i ˌpæd.əl/A simple swimming stroke where the swimmer moves their hands and legs in a paddling motion, often with the head kept above water, resembling the way a dog swims.
doggy style
adjectivenounLow in general discourse, but common within specific contexts (e.g., adult material, informal sexual discussions).
/ˈdɒɡi ˌstaɪl/A specific sexual position where one partner penetrates the other from behind while the recipient is on all fours.
doghouse
nounB1
/ˈdɒɡhaʊs/A small outdoor shelter or kennel for a dog.
dogie
nounLow
/ˈdəʊɡi/A motherless or stray calf, especially in the context of cattle ranching.
dogleg
adjectivenounverb+1C1
/ˈdɒɡleɡ/A sharp bend or turn, especially one resembling the shape of a dog's hind leg.
dogleg fence
nounC2
/ˈdɒɡlɛɡ ˈfɛns/A style of wooden fence constructed from vertical posts and horizontal rails, where each section is made from a continuous timber forming a zigzag pattern resembling a dog's hind leg.
dogma
nounC1
/ˈdɒɡ.mə/A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true, especially in a religious or philosophical context.
dogman
nounVery Low
/ˈdɒɡmən/A person, typically a rigger or crane operator, whose job is to assist with the positioning and movement of loads by giving signals from a point of vantage.
dogmatics
nounC2
/dɒɡˈmæt.ɪks/The branch of theology that formulates and systematizes the doctrines of a religious tradition, presenting them as authoritative truths.
dogmatism
nounC1/C2
/ˈdɒɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/The tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.
dogmatist
nounLow
/ˈdɒɡ.mə.tɪst/A person who asserts their beliefs or opinions as unquestionably true, often in a rigid, arrogant, or intolerant manner.
dogmatize
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
/ˈdɒɡ.mə.taɪz/to present (one's opinions or beliefs) as if they were unquestionably true, especially in a pompous or arrogant manner.
dogme
nounLow
/ˈdɒɡmə/An approach to language teaching that rejects published textbooks and pre-planned syllabuses, focusing instead on conversation and emergent language from the learners.
dognap
verbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈdɒɡ.næp/To steal a dog, typically for ransom or resale.

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