sparkledog

English

Etymology

Endocentric compound of sparkle +‎ dog.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈspɑː.kəlˌdɒɡ/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈspɑɹ.kəlˌdɑɡ/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)kəldɒɡ
  • Hyphenation: spar‧kle‧dog

Noun

sparkledog (plural sparkledogs)

  1. (Internet slang, furry fandom) A fictional anthropomorphic character, most commonly a canine or wolf, that has strikingly vibrant colors and patterns on its body. Other common features include unnatural combinations of physical traits, such as wings and horns being on a dog; human-styled hair; and excessive jewellery, piercings, and other man-made accessories.
    Coordinate term: punk
  • sparklecat
  • sparklefur
  • sparklewolf
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