Meaning of dog


Pronunciation: (dôg, dog), [key]
— n., v., dogged, dog•ging.
  3. the male of such an animal.
  4. any of various animals resembling a dog.
  5. a despicable man or youth.
  6. a fellow in general: a lucky dog.
  7. feet.
  8. That used car you bought is a dog.
    1. something worthless or of extremely poor quality:That used car you bought is a dog.
    2. an utter failure; flop:Critics say his new play is a dog.
  9. an ugly, boring, or crude person.
  10. See
  11. (cap.)either of two constellations, Canis Major or Canis Minor.
  12. Also calleda device on a drawbench for drawing the work through the die.
  13. a cramp binding together two timbers.
  15. an andiron; firedog.
  16. a sundog or fogdog.
  19. to have an unhappy or harassed existence: He maintained that he led a dog's life in the army.
  20. to refrain from action that would alter an existing situation for fear of causing greater problems or complexities.
  21. to assume an attitude of wealth or importance; put on airs.
  1. to follow or track like a dog, esp. with hostile intent; hound.
  2. to drive or chase with a dog or dogs.
  3. to fasten with dogs.
  4. a sponsor who dogged it when needed most.
    1. to shirk one's responsibility; loaf on the job.
See also:
  • dog (Thesaurus)