A dog (informal, modern slang term popularized by internet culture, especially dog-focused memes).
From dog with an Italian or Spanish-style -o suffix added for cuteness or emphasis, following the pattern of informal modern slang and meme language.
This word exploded in popularity in the 2010s through internet culture and dog memes—it's a perfect example of how language evolves digitally, with 'doggo' becoming the adorable way millennials and Gen Z talk about their pets!
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