Merriam-Webster tweeted about doggos, so people sent a flood of personal pooch photos back
Dogs are good.
Merriam-Webster got plenty of them when they tweeted the word "doggos," which is one of the words the dictionary is watching — but hasn't yet made the criteria for entry.
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The classical definition of doggo originates from late-19th century slang. It means to be in hiding, as to "lie doggo," as per a Time article from 1886 the dictionary cited in its blog post.
However, the dictionary acknowledged the word's meteoric rise over the past year or so, which is chiefly the internet's doing.
Doggos. https://t.co/G2n32twS4X
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) December 27, 2017
Anyway, while the dictionary figures out if "doggo" can be used in lieu of dog, here's a whole bunch of pictures of "good boys and girls" sent to Merriam-Webster, thanks to its tweet about the word.
I also have a good boy, though I'm not sure if he's a doggo or a pupper. Maybe you can help? pic.twitter.com/FHEzTTsX6y
— A Bookish Habit (@a_bookish_habit) December 27, 2017
Doggos? We have five. pic.twitter.com/wIpqFCnlvT
— The Golden Ratio 4 (@TheGoldenRatio4) December 27, 2017
This Doggo Approves Of Your Tweet. pic.twitter.com/80bsdY94ze
— The Other Sarah Marshall (@cathjenkin) December 27, 2017
Charley is the best doggo! pic.twitter.com/PlecjKnvFZ
— jane (@thejanegang) December 27, 2017
And cats, because cat people.
You asked. She anpurrrrred. pic.twitter.com/nCTigHwlLX
— Heidi Leia Tandy (My tweets are not legal advice.) (@travelingheidi) December 27, 2017
Is "mlem" next?
[h/t HuffPost]