logie: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
UncommonRural, historical, regional, professional (Australian television industry)
Quick answer
What does “logie” mean?
A small shelter for dogs, typically a wooden structure with a sloped roof.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A small shelter for dogs, typically a wooden structure with a sloped roof.
A small, simple hut or shelter, often found in rural settings. Historically, can refer to a simple one-room dwelling. In Australian context, specifically a trophy awarded for television excellence.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
As a common noun for a shelter, 'logie' is extremely rare in US English and rare/regional in UK English (Scotland/Northern England). The Australian award meaning is understood but not used in either. American English uses 'doghouse' or 'kennel'.
Connotations
In UK regional use, suggests rustic simplicity or poverty (historical). In Australia, connotes prestige, glamour, and pop culture. In US/General English, the word is effectively unknown for its common noun sense.
Frequency
Negligible frequency in both US and UK corpora for the shelter meaning. High frequency in Australian media around award season for the trophy meaning.
Grammar
How to Use “logie” in a Sentence
win a Logiebuild a logie (for)sleep in the logienominate for a LogieVocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Academic
In architectural history: 'The crofter's logie was a single-room dwelling.'
Everyday
'The dog sleeps in his logie at night.' (regional UK) or 'Did you see who won the Logie for Best Drama?' (Australia)
Technical
In Australian television industry reports: 'The nominee list for the Logie Awards was released.'
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “logie”
- Confusing it with 'logic' or '-logy' suffixes. Misspelling as 'logy'. Capitalising when referring to the shelter (incorrect). Not capitalising when referring to the Australian award (incorrect).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is uncommon. Its usage is highly regional (Scottish/Northern English for a shelter) or specific to the Australian television industry (as a proper noun).
It is named after John Logie Baird, a Scottish inventor and television pioneer.
No, it is not standard to use 'logie' as a verb. It functions as a noun.
Capitalise as 'Logie' only when referring specifically to the Australian television awards (e.g., the Logies, a Logie award). Use lowercase for the common noun meaning of a small shelter ('a dog's logie').
A small shelter for dogs, typically a wooden structure with a sloped roof.
Logie is usually rural, historical, regional, professional (australian television industry) in register.
Logie: in British English it is pronounced /ˈləʊɡi/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈloʊɡi/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “It's a Logie night in Sydney.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'LOG' + 'HOUSE' = LOGIE, a simple house made of logs for a dog.
Conceptual Metaphor
A SIMPLE STRUCTURE IS A LOGIE; ACHIEVEMENT IN ENTERTAINMENT IS A GOLDEN LOGIE.
Practice
Quiz
In which country is 'Logie' a major television award?