"Dogg" meaning in English

See Dogg in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Alternative spelling of dog. Etymology templates: {{alt sp|en|dog}} Alternative spelling of dog Head templates: {{en-prop}} Dogg
  1. Used as a component of a nickname, especially in street names and the names of rappers, e.g. Snoop Dogg or Nate Dogg. Related terms: dawg
    Sense id: en-Dogg-en-name-r8B1UVH3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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