This is the 16842nd most frequent Russian word.
собачка
"Собачка" means "little dog" or "puppy" in English.
In this sentence, 'собачка' is a diminutive form of 'собака' used affectionately to refer to a small or beloved dog.
Я увидел маленькую собачку на улице.
I saw a little dog on the street.
Here, 'собачка' is used in its figurative meaning to refer to the '@' character, commonly used in email addresses, resembling the shape or association with a dog.
Мы используем символ '@', который называется собачка, в электронных адресах.
We use the '@' symbol, which is called 'sobachka,' in email addresses.
In this example, 'собачка' refers to a dog depicted in an artwork, again employing the diminutive form for a heartfelt or endearing tone.