Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A West Highland white terrier.
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- noun
Diminutive form for the West Highland White Terrier dog breed. - noun slang, derogatory An
inhabitant of thewestern suburbs of a city or town, stereotyped as of working class status and poor. - noun slang, Contemporary Christian An intense fan of the Christian singer Matthew West.
- noun US A member of a criminal gang based in
Hell's Kitchen on the west side ofManhattan .
Etymologies
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Examples
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After she died and our Westie Cassidy came to live with us, she acquired the same habit but her cousin Westie Mr. Darcy never did.
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The Westie is a compact dog, with good balance and substance.
unknown title 2009
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When I was growing up, my family had a Westie, which is a little dog that looks just like a Scottie, but it's white.
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Wade's "Westie" background is something he will always be glad of.
NZ On Screen 2010
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Wade's "Westie" background is something he will always be glad of.
NZ On Screen 2010
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While the stereotypes and signature characteristics of the typical "Westie" are well established - thanks, in no small part, to
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The hardy West Highland White Terrier, more commonly known as the "Westie," is known for its friendly, strong-willed personality and a remarkably bright white coat.
unknown title 2009
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I have a photo of our Westie, Bijou with half her body covered in black mud and the other half pristine!
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Jojo, my Westie, doesn't have her own luggage, a fancy travel crate, or a professional handler, she pretty much travels by car or stays with a friend if we, the humans, need to fly.
Jodi Bettencourt: Extreme Doggie Travel Jodi Bettencourt 2011
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Jojo, my Westie, doesn t have her own luggage, a fancy travel crate, or a professional handler, she pretty much travels by car or stays with a friend if we, the humans, need to fly.
Jodi Bettencourt: Extreme Doggie Travel Jodi Bettencourt 2011
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