Scotty
- noun
- /ˈskɑti/
- Informal
:
terrier escocés
- She adopted a friendly Scotty from the animal shelter last year.
Examples
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After a long walk, the tired Scotty curled up on the sofa for a nap.
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My Scotty loves to play fetch in the yard.
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The children played fetch with their energetic Scotty in the backyard.
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She adopted a Scotty from the local shelter.
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The children played fetch with their energetic Scotty in the backyard.
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After a long walk, the tired Scotty curled up on the sofa for a nap.
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She adopted a friendly Scotty from the animal shelter last year.
Synonyms
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5.2
A small Scottish dog with long fur, short legs, and upright ears and tail
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3.2
A small, sturdy dog with long black hair and erect ears
A small Scottish dog with long rough fur and ears and tail that stand up
Surface Forms
Etymology
Scotty for the dog comes from Scot meaning 'from Scotland' and the ending -y meaning 'small' or 'friendly'. The breed is the Scottish Terrier, so calling the dog a Scotty is like calling a 'little Scot', which helps you remember the pet name.