Meaning & use

Dawgs

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An informal, slang spelling of "dogs," often used as a friendly term of address for close friends.

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"What's up, dawgs?" he called out to his friends.

The whole crew of dawgs showed up to help him move.

A note on using this word

Common in casual American slang and hip-hop culture; the spelling mimics a relaxed pronunciation of "dogs."

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