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doggy style

/ˈdɔɡ.i staɪl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.32 in modern English

Syllables
dog-gy style
IPA
/ˈdɔɡ.i staɪl/
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Of sexual intercourse, in a position whereby one partner is on all fours and the other partner is penetrating from behind.

Slang

noun

The position assumed for doggy style intercourse.

Slang; Uncountable

adj

Of sexual intercourse, with one partner on all fours and the other penetrating from behind.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Adverbial phrase composed of the elements doggy (a "dog") and style ("a particular manner of doing something"). From the resemblance to the manner in which dogs mate.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɔɡ.i staɪl/
  • British English: /ˈdɒɡ.i staɪl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

doggy-style (alternative) doggystyle (alternative) doggie style (alternative) doggie-style (alternative) doggiestyle (alternative)

Phrases

take from behind

Frequently Paired Words

take from behind

Synonyms

doggy fashion doggy retrocopulation

Questions

How do you pronounce doggy style?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡ.i staɪl/.
What does doggy style mean?
Of sexual intercourse, in a position whereby one partner is on all fours and the other partner is penetrating from behind.
Where does doggy style come from?
Adverbial phrase composed of the elements doggy (a "dog") and style ("a particular manner of doing something"). From the resemblance to the manner in which dogs mate.

How to pronounce doggy style

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