dog

dog
[[t]dɔg, dɒg[/t]]
n. v. dogged, dog•ging
1) dch a domesticated canid, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties
2) mam any carnivore of the dog family Canidae, characterized in the wild state by a long muzzle, erect ears, and a long bushy tail; canid
3) the male of such an animal
4) a despicable man or youth
5) inf a fellow in general:
a lucky dog[/ex]
6) sts dogs, Slang. feet
7) sts Slang.
a) something worthless or of extremely poor quality
b) an utter failure; flop
8) Slang. an unattractive person
9) Slang.
hot dog
10) astron. (cap.) either of two constellations, Canis Major or Canis Minor
11)
a) mac any of various mechanical devices, as for gripping or holding something
b) mac a projection on a moving part for moving steadily or for tripping another part with which it engages
12) to follow or track like a dog, esp. with hostile intent; hound
13) to drive or chase with a dog or dogs
Etymology: bef. 1050; ME dogge, OE docga dog′like`, adj.

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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