spokesdog
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
By analogy to spokeswoman, spokesperson, etc., formed with dog.
Noun[edit]
spokesdog (plural spokesdogs)
- (neologism, humorous) A canine mascot.
- 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.
- 2008 January 19, Peter Sagal (host), Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me!, National Public Radio
Usage notes[edit]
- Not to be confused with spoke-dog.