dog-eared
English
Alternative forms
- dog eared (uncommon)
- dog's-eared (obsolete)
Etymology
From dog + ear + -ed, due to the similarity of appearance to the ears of certain dogs.
Adjective
dog-eared (comparative more dog-eared, superlative most dog-eared)
- (of a page in a book) Bent or slightly ragged in appearance, especially due to having been read many times.
- The pages in his favorite book were dog-eared from years of reading it at bedtime.
- (of a page in a book) Having the corner folded over, as a sort of bookmark.
- By thumbing to the dog-eared pages, she quickly found the items in the catalog she wanted to order.
Related terms
Translations
worn out or shabby from overuse
to be bent in a manner like the ear of certain dogs
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