Dawg

Dawg (noun / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Dog, My dawg, Dawgs)

Definition:

Dawg is a friendly term for a close male friend, from the word “dog”.

Where Dawg Comes From:

It is a spelling of “dog” that comes from African American Vernacular English, where dog became a term for a loyal friend.

How People Actually Use Dawg:

Used between friends: “what’s up, dawg?”. It can also mean a tough or relentless guy.

Is Dawg Rude?

Not rude between friends, but it could sound insulting with the wrong tone.

Examples in the Wild:

• “What’s up, dawg?”Meaning: Hello, my friend.
• “That’s my dawg right there.”Meaning: That is my close friend.
• “He’s a real dawg on the field.”Meaning: He is fierce and relentless.

Similar Slang:

Bro, Bruh, Fam, Bruvs

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