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doggie paddle

doggie paddle is the alternative form of doggy paddle.

Meaning of doggy paddle

Noun

doggy paddle (plural doggy paddles)

  1. A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming. The swimmer lies on their chest and moves their hands and legs alternately.
  2. The swimming method used by dogs and other four-legged mammals, with head above water and front legs vigorously paddling.

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Forms of doggie paddle

pluraldoggie paddles

Questions about doggie paddle

What is doggie paddle the alternative form of?
Doggie paddle is the alternative form of doggy paddle.

Words near doggie paddle in the dictionary

  1. doggie biscuit
  2. doggie biscuits
  3. doggie door
  4. doggie doors
  5. doggie fashion
  6. doggie paddle
  7. doggie paddles
  8. doggie style
  9. doggie-style
  10. doggier
  11. doggies

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