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lassie

[ˈlæsi]

lassie Definition

  • 1a female child or young woman, especially one regarded as lively or spirited
  • 2a female dog, especially a rough collie

Using lassie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lassie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The little lassie was running around the park.

  • Example

    Lassie is a famous fictional dog character.

  • Example

    She has a beautiful lassie named Bella.

lassie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lassie

Phrases with lassie

  • bonnie lassie

    a Scottish term of endearment for a pretty girl or young woman

    Example

    He fell in love with a bonnie lassie from Edinburgh.

  • a laissez-faire attitude or policy

    Example

    The company's lassie faire approach to safety regulations resulted in several accidents.

  • a rough collie breed of dog, made famous by the fictional character Lassie

    Example

    She adopted a lassie dog from the animal shelter.

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Summary: lassie in Brief

The term 'lassie' [ˈlæsi] refers to a female child or young woman, often described as lively or spirited. It can also refer to a female dog, specifically the rough collie breed, exemplified by the famous fictional character Lassie. The phrase 'bonnie lassie' is a Scottish term of endearment for a pretty girl, while 'lassie faire' denotes a laissez-faire attitude or policy.

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