man's best friend en · NOUN
Etymology
Refers to the millennia-long history of close relations, loyalty, friendship, and companionship of dogs with humans.
Meanings
- An affectionate term for a dog, or dogs in general.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| men's best friends | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| man's best friends | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (14)
id teman terbaik manusia (affectionate term for a dog) · de bester Freund des Menschen (affectionate term for a dog) · hu az ember legjobb barátja (affectionate term for a dog) · nn menneskets beste ven (affectionate term for a dog) · pt o melhor amigo do homem (affectionate term for a dog) · nn menneskets beste venn (affectionate term for a dog) · fr le meilleur ami de l’homme (affectionate term for a dog) · fi ihmisen paras ystävä (affectionate term for a dog) · is besti vinur mannsins (affectionate term for a dog) · nb menneskets beste venn (affectionate term for a dog) · it il migliore amico dell'uomo (affectionate term for a dog) · ru друг челове́ка (affectionate term for a dog) · es el mejor amigo del hombre (affectionate term for a dog) · ar أَفْضَل صَدِيق لِلْإِنْسَان (affectionate term for a dog)