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The word "dog" already has a well-standardized diminutive form in English, it's just gained a bit of a risque connotation (especially when read online). It is

The word "dog" already has a well-standardized diminutive form in English, it's just gained a bit of a risque connotation (especially when read online). It is interesting though that "doggo" is seen as a replacement. I thought "doggo" is most commonly used in references to dogs who are, in fact, lying doggo.

edpazu 9y ago
> The word "dog" already has a well-standardized diminutive form in English, it's just gained a bit of a risque connotation What?
- mamurphy 9y ago
  It's a very stylish diminutive.
  - edpazu 9y ago
    I don't know what word you guys are talking about.
    - IanCal 9y ago
      It took me a while but I believe they mean "doggy".
      - edpazu 9y ago
        In what context is this risque?
        LocalH 9y ago
        Because of "doggy style"
        edpazu 9y ago
        Oh. Right. Silly me. Thanks for clearing that up.
    - LTG 9y ago
      Doggy? I'm a bit lost, too.