tail-wagger
Excited canine friend
A tail-wagger is a dog, especially a friendly or enthusiastic one.
The term emphasizes the animal's eager, affectionate nature—the wagging tail being the universal signal of canine happiness.
By extension, anything that produces delight or satisfaction might be called a tail-wagger: That joke was a real tail-wagger.
Showing deep affection
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- lovingFeeling deep affection
- dotingExcessively affectionate toward
- fondHaving tender affection
warmhearted · tender · loyal · faithful · cuddly · snuggly · nuzzling · licking
Intensely wanting something
- enthusiasticShowing intense eager enjoyment
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- thrilledOverjoyed beyond measure
- energeticHaving much vigor
lively · peppy · perky · bouncy · frisky · exuberant · wound-up · hyper
Inclined to merriment
- rompingPlaying with energetic movement
- gambolingPlayful jumping about
- friskyLively and playful
- spiritedFull of vim
mischievous · fun-loving · lighthearted · sprightly · frolicking · bounding · chasing · fetching
Receiving others warmly
- approachableEasy to engage with
- sociableInclined toward companionship
- good-naturedHaving a friendly temperament
- outgoingSociable and unreserved
gregarious · genial · amiable · trusting · happy · gentle · easygoing · sweet
puppy
Juvenile canine
mutt · hound · retriever · beagle · terrier · dachshund · spaniel · labrador · fur · paws
adoring
Showing deep affection
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- lovingFeeling deep affection
- dotingExcessively affectionate toward
fond · warmhearted · tender · loyal · faithful · cuddly · snuggly · nuzzling · licking · bonded
eager
Intensely wanting something
- enthusiasticShowing intense eager enjoyment
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- thrilledOverjoyed beyond measure
energetic · lively · peppy · perky · bouncy · frisky · exuberant · wound-up · hyper · anticipating
frolicsome
Inclined to merriment
spirited · mischievous · fun-loving · lighthearted · sprightly · frolicking · bounding · chasing · fetching · zoomies
welcoming
Receiving others warmly
- approachableEasy to engage with
- sociableInclined toward companionship
- good-naturedHaving a friendly temperament
outgoing · gregarious · genial · amiable · trusting · happy · gentle · easygoing · sweet · docile
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Habitually irritable person
curmudgeon · sourpuss · grump · killjoy · malcontent
tail-waggergrowler
Vessel for draft beer
snarler · biter · attack dog · junkyard dog · guard dog
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