doc

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a licensed medical practitioner

   I felt so bad I went to see my doctor

2. 2
   noun

   A doctor.

   One Nation, a new 501(c)4 linked to the Karl-Rove-backed American Crossroads super PAC, is spending more than $1.9 million on print, radio and digital ads highlighting the efforts of Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk, North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr, New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman and Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey to pass the “doc fix” legislation that realigned payments to Medicare providers with inflation.

3. 3
   noun

   A document, especially (in professional jargon) a piece of technical documentation or legal evidence.

   [see title]

4. 4
   noun

   A documentary.

   If you think watching a doc about a spelling bee isn't the most entertaining way to spend ninety minutes, think again.

5. 5
   name

   A nickname for a medical doctor, a person with an advanced educational degree, or a learned person.

   I'm not feeling too well, Doc.

6. 6
   name

   A common form of address for combat medics, especially naval hospital corpsmen.

   Doc was awarded a Navy Cross after she ran through a minefield to get to an injured marine.

7. 7
   noun

   A Doc Marten shoe or boot.

   Nice pair of Docs you've got on there, bro!

8. 8
   noun

   Any of several controlled designations of origin for wine, cheese, or other products

   Near-synonym: AOC

Etymology

From doctor by shortening.