Informal plural of 'doggy' or 'doggie,' a childish or affectionate way of referring to dogs.
From 'dog' plus the diminutive suffix '-ie' or '-y' (which makes words sound smaller or more affectionate), as in 'puppy,' 'kitty,' or 'birdie.' This baby-talk style of creating diminutives has been used in English for centuries.
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