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"Dog" vs "Dawg"

Both 'dog' and 'dawg' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Dog' is the standard spelling of the domesticated mammal, while 'dawg' is a slang variation often used to refer to a close friend or buddy.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

Dog

Correct. 'Dog' is the standard spelling for the domesticated mammal.

Use 'dog' when referring to the domesticated mammal, such as 'I have a pet dog.'

Examples:

  • I love my dog.
  • The dog chased the ball.
  • She adopted a rescue dog.

Alternatives:

  • puppy
  • canine
  • pet

Dawg

Correct. 'Dawg' is a slang variation often used to refer to a close friend or buddy.

Use 'dawg' informally to refer to a friend, such as 'Hey dawg, what's up?'

Examples:

  • What's up, dawg?
  • Me and my dawg are going to the game.
  • He's my best dawg.

Alternatives:

  • buddy
  • pal
  • mate

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