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spokesdog

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A canine mascot.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, neologism

Examples

  • 2008 January 19, Peter Sagal (host), Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me!, National Public Radio The scientists were thrilled, but a spokesdog for the dog community said the program was inadequate.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

By analogy to spokeswoman, spokesperson, etc., formed with dog.