Dawg

Dawg is an internet slang term used to refer to a close friend or buddy. It is derived from the word “dog” but with a different spelling.

Example 1:
In a text conversation:

Person A: Hey, what’s up, dawg?
Person B: Not much, just chilling. How about you, my dawg?

Example 2:
In a social media comment:

User A: Happy birthday, dawg! Have an amazing day!
User B: Thanks, fam! Appreciate the love, dawg!