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- [dog-hous, dog-]
- /ˈdɒgˌhaʊs, ˈdɒg-/
- /ˈdɒɡ.haʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dog-hous, dog-]
- /ˈdɒgˌhaʊs, ˈdɒg-/
Definitions of doghouse word
- noun plural doghouse a small shelter for a dog. 1
- noun plural doghouse (on a yacht) a small cabin that presents a relatively high profile and gives the appearance of a box. Compare trunk cabin. 1
- noun plural doghouse Rocketry Slang. a bulge on the surface of a rocket or missile, for scientific instruments. 1
- idioms doghouse in the doghouse, Slang. in disfavor or disgrace. 1
- noun doghouse A dog’s kennel. 1
- noun doghouse kennel for a dog 1
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Origin of doghouse
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; dog + house
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Parts of speech for Doghouse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
doghouse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for doghouse
noun doghouse
- distaste — dislike; disinclination.
- disinclination — the absence of inclination; reluctance; unwillingness.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- discredit — to injure the credit or reputation of; defame: an effort to discredit honest politicians.
- disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
Antonyms for doghouse
noun doghouse
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
- favor — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.
- desire — A desire is a strong wish to do or have something.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
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