1. a dog, especially when spoken to or about in an affectionate way
Usage: informal; often used by children or when speaking to children

Examples

• The little girl petted the friendly doggie at the park.
• Come here, doggie!
• What a cute little doggie you have.
• The doggie wagged its tail when it saw the children.
• Can we get a doggie for Christmas, Mom?
• The doggie followed us all the way home.