Definition of dog-eared Dog-eared

We found 4 definitions of dog-eared from 3 different sources.

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What does dog-eared mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

dog-eared - worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down; "a somewhat dog-eared duke...a bit run down"-Clifton Fadiman; "an old book with dog-eared pages"
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  • dog-eared (Adjective)
    Bent or slightly ragged in appearance, especially due to having been read many times.
  • dog-eared (Adjective)
    Having the corner folded over, as a sort of bookmark.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • dog-eared (a.)
    Having the corners of the leaves turned down and soiled by careless or long-continued usage; -- said of a book.

Pronunciation

Sign Language

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