Meaning of the word "dog end" in English

What does "dog end" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dog end

US /ˈdɔɡ ˌɛnd/
UK /ˈdɒɡ ˌɛnd/

Noun

the stub of a cigarette that has been smoked and discarded

Example:
He flicked the dog end into the gutter.
The ashtray was full of dog ends.