Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dog tag

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.35 in modern English

Syllables
dog -tag
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small metal disk, attached to a dog's collar, containing identification information.

noun

The identification tag worn around the neck by military personnel.

Informal

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Military.

Inflected Forms

dog tags (plural)

Derived Forms

dogtagged

Frequently Paired Words

pet tag

Questions

What does dog tag mean?
A small metal disk, attached to a dog's collar, containing identification information.

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