Dogmeat

9.9

A loyal dog companion in the Fallout video game series

proper noun
/ˈdɔɡˌmiːt/

: Dogmeat

Dogmeat is loyal.

Examples

Fans often share stories about their adventures with Dogmeat in the Fallout universe.
Look at Dogmeat!
Many players formed strong bonds with Dogmeat while exploring the game's dangerous wasteland.
In Fallout 4, Dogmeat can help you find hidden items and alert you to danger.
In Fallout, the player can find a loyal companion named Dogmeat who fights alongside them.
When I play Fallout, I always choose Dogmeat as my faithful companion in quests.
Many players love having Dogmeat by their side while exploring the wasteland in Fallout.

Surface Forms

Dogmeat main

Morphology

Dogmeat = dog + meat (semi-transparent) = dog + meat

Formally a clear compound of 'dog' + 'meat', but as a proper name for a videogame character the referential meaning is not a predictable compositional interpretation.

Etymology

Dogmeat is a simple mix of dog and meat, so it sounds like a rough name from a world where people must survive. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a loyal dog who finds food and warns you of danger, so the name fits a practical companion.