How Do You Spell DOGSBODY?

Pronunciation: [dˈɒɡsbɒdi] (IPA)

Dogsbody, sometimes spelled "dogs-body," is a noun that refers to a person who is assigned tasks that are considered menial, such as cleaning or running errands. The word is pronounced /ˈdɒɡzbɒdi/ with the stress on the first syllable. It is formed from the words "dog" and "body" and is believed to have originated in the British military in the mid-20th century. The spelling of the word can be traced to the compound noun construction of the two words, which have been combined with a hyphen.

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DOGSBODY Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "dogsbody" refers to a person who is assigned menial or unglamorous tasks, often in a subordinate or low-ranking position. Originating in British English, it is used to describe an individual who is assigned various chores or responsibilities that are deemed undesirable, exhausting, or not suited for someone of higher status. The term is quite informal and can carry a connotation of someone being treated unfairly or being taken advantage of.

    A dogsbody is typically responsible for carrying out repetitive or mundane tasks that may lack prestige or provide little personal advancement. Some examples of dogsbody tasks may include cleaning, organizing, running errands, or doing low-level administrative work. This term is often used in work or professional settings where there may be a hierarchical structure, such as offices, businesses, or organizations.

    The term "dogsbody" is derived from the notion that dogs are often assigned unappealing or labor-intensive tasks, such as fetching or guarding. The "body" part of the term emphasizes the physicality and effort these tasks require. Although the term may have negative associations, being a dogsbody does not necessarily reflect the individual's abilities, intelligence, or potential for growth. It simply implies that they are carrying out tasks that are not considered highly desirable or prestigious in the particular context.

Common Misspellings for DOGSBODY

  • sogsbody
  • xogsbody
  • cogsbody
  • fogsbody
  • rogsbody
  • eogsbody
  • digsbody
  • dkgsbody
  • dlgsbody
  • dpgsbody
  • d0gsbody
  • d9gsbody
  • dofsbody
  • dovsbody
  • dobsbody
  • dohsbody
  • doysbody
  • dotsbody
  • dogzbody
  • dogsbodey
  • dogshors
  • dogsbodeys

Etymology of DOGSBODY

The word "dogsbody" is believed to have originated in British slang during the early 19th century. Its etymology is not entirely clear, but there are a few theories about its origins.

One theory suggests that the term "dogsbody" comes from combining the words "dog" and "body". In this context, "dog" would refer to a person who is subservient or treated with low regard, while "body" might imply somebody who does the most mundane or menial tasks.

Another popular theory suggests that "dogsbody" is derived from the use of the term "dog's body" in medical schools during the 18th century. This term was used to refer to the cadavers that were dissected by anatomy students. It is possible that "dogsbody" eventually evolved to describe people assigned to less desirable or menial tasks, similar to how a dissected cadaver might be considered less valued.

Plural form of DOGSBODY is DOGSBODIES

Conjugate verb Dogsbody

CONDITIONAL

I would dogsbody
you would dogsbody
he/she/it would dogsbody
we would dogsbody
they would dogsbody

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be dogsbodying
you would be dogsbodying
he/she/it would be dogsbodying
we would be dogsbodying
they would be dogsbodying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dogsbody
you would have dogsbody
he/she/it would have dogsbody
we would have dogsbody
they would have dogsbody

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been dogsbodying
you would have been dogsbodying
he/she/it would have been dogsbodying
we would have been dogsbodying
they would have been dogsbodying

FUTURE

I will dogsbody
you will dogsbody
he/she/it will dogsbody
we will dogsbody
they will dogsbody

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dogsbodying
you will be dogsbodying
he/she/it will be dogsbodying
we will be dogsbodying
they will be dogsbodying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dogsbodied
you will have dogsbodied
he/she/it will have dogsbodied
we will have dogsbodied
they will have dogsbodied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dogsbodying
you will have been dogsbodying
he/she/it will have been dogsbodying
we will have been dogsbodying
they will have been dogsbodying

IMPERATIVE

you dogsbody
we let´s dogsbody

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dogsbody

PAST

I dogsbodied
you dogsbodied
he/she/it dogsbodied
we dogsbodied
they dogsbodied

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dogsbodying
you were dogsbodying
he/she/it was dogsbodying
we were dogsbodying
they were dogsbodying

PAST PARTICIPLE

dogsbodied

PAST PERFECT

I had dogsbodied
you had dogsbodied
he/she/it had dogsbodied
we had dogsbodied
they had dogsbodied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dogsbodying
you had been dogsbodying
he/she/it had been dogsbodying
we had been dogsbodying
they had been dogsbodying

PRESENT

I dogsbody
you dogsbody
he/she/it dogsbodies
we dogsbody
they dogsbody

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dogsbodying
you are dogsbodying
he/she/it is dogsbodying
we are dogsbodying
they are dogsbodying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dogsbodying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dogsbodied
you have dogsbodied
he/she/it has dogsbodied
we have dogsbodied
they have dogsbodied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dogsbodying
you have been dogsbodying
he/she/it has been dogsbodying
we have been dogsbodying
they have been dogsbodying