Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dog-end
noun
/ˈdɔːɡ ɛnd/
Definition
The end stub of a cigarette, which is usually discarded after smoking.
Examples
- After finishing his smoke, he tossed the dog-end into the bin.
- She noticed a dog-end on the ground and picked it up to dispose of it properly.
Meaning
A dog-end refers specifically to the remaining part of a cigarette after most of it has been smoked, often considered waste or refuse.
Synonyms
- stub
- butt
- remnant
