1. more resembling or characteristic of a dog
Usage: comparative form of doggy
2. more stubbornly persistent or determined
Usage: informal

Examples

• The puppy’s behavior became even doggier as it grew older.
• His doggier determination helped him finish the marathon.
• She noticed the mixed breed had a doggier appearance than expected.
• The rescue dog’s doggier instincts kicked in when protecting the family.
• His doggier pursuit of the truth eventually paid off.
• The animal shelter said this one was doggier in temperament than the others.