lead a dog's life

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Definitions of lead a dog's life words

noun lead a dog's life a domesticated canid, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties. 1
noun lead a dog's life any carnivore of the dog family Canidae, having prominent canine teeth and, in the wild state, a long and slender muzzle, a deep-chested muscular body, a bushy tail, and large, erect ears. Compare canid. 1
noun lead a dog's life the male of such an animal. 1
noun lead a dog's life any of various animals resembling a dog. 1
noun lead a dog's life a despicable man or youth. 1
noun lead a dog's life Informal. a fellow in general: a lucky dog. 1

before 1050

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1050; Middle English dogge, Old English docga

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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