Dogface

Pronunciation: /dɔːɡfeɪs/

Definitions of dogface

noun a term used to describe a person with a long, narrow face resembling that of a dog

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cute dogface at the park.

A2 My neighbor has a friendly dogface that always greets me.

B1 The dogface of the police K-9 unit helped in finding the missing child.

B2 The dogface of the therapy dog brought comfort to the patients in the hospital.

C1 The dogface of the search and rescue team was highly trained and skilled.

C2 The dogface of the military working dog was awarded for bravery in combat.

Examples of dogface in a Sentence

formal The soldier's uniform had a distinct dogface emblem on the shoulder.

informal Hey, did you see that guy with the dogface tattoo on his arm?

slang I can't believe she called him a dogface to his face!

figurative Her constant scowl earned her the nickname 'dogface' among her coworkers.

Grammatical Forms of dogface

• past tense: dogfaced
• plural: dogfaces
• comparative: more dogfaced
• superlative: most dogfaced
• present tense: dogfaces
• future tense: will dogface
• perfect tense: has dogfaced
• continuous tense: is dogfacing
• singular: dogface
• positive degree: dogface
• infinitive: to dogface
• gerund: dogfacing
• participle: dogfaced

Origin and Evolution of dogface

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'dogface' originated as a slang term used in the military to refer to infantry soldiers, likening their rugged appearance to that of a dog's face.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'dogface' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe any infantry soldier, regardless of appearance, and has also been used in a more endearing or affectionate manner.