Definitions

1. noun

A colloquial or affectionate term for a girl or woman, especially a young one.

“She was called dottie by her friends and family.”

2. noun

A colloquial term for a sweet or attractive girl.

“He had a crush on the new dottie in school.”

3. proper noun

A reference to a character named Dottie from the movie ‘Pollyanna’ (1938) and other works.

“The main character in the story was Dottie, a kind and gentle girl.”