Top synonyms for “dog”: andiron, blackguard, bounder, cad, canis familiaris, chase, chase after, click, and 21 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds“the dog barked all night”
- (noun)metal supports for logs in a fireplace“the andirons were too hot to touch”
- (noun)a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
- (noun)a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
- (noun)someone who is morally reprehensible“you dirty dog”
- (noun)informal term for a man“you lucky dog”
- (noun)a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman“she got a reputation as a frump”
- (verb)go after with the intent to catch“The policeman chased the mugger down the alley”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "dog"?
Common synonyms for "dog" include andiron, blackguard, bounder, cad, canis familiaris, chase. Our thesaurus lists 29 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "dog" mean?
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds Example: "the dog barked all night"
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