Pronunciations (2)
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/dɒk/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/dɑk/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Proper noun
A nickname for a medical doctor, a person with an advanced educational degree, or a learned person.
- Examples
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I'm not feeling too well, Doc.
A common form of address for combat medics, especially naval hospital corpsmen.
Usage- US usage
- Slang
- Examples
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Doc was awarded a Navy Cross after she ran through a minefield to get to an injured marine.
Noun
A Doc Marten shoe or boot.
Usage- plural-normally
- Slang
- Examples
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Nice pair of Docs you've got on there, bro!