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Meaning & Definition of Dog in English

English

Dog

/dɔg/

noun

1. A member of the genus canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times

  • Occurs in many breeds
  • "The dog barked all night"
synonym:
  • dog,
  • domestic dog,
  • Canis familiaris

2. A dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman

  • "She got a reputation as a frump"
  • "She's a real dog"
synonym:
  • frump,
  • dog

3. Informal term for a man

  • "You lucky dog"
synonym:
  • dog

4. Someone who is morally reprehensible

  • "You dirty dog"
synonym:
  • cad,
  • bounder,
  • blackguard,
  • dog,
  • hound,
  • heel

5. A smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked

  • Often served on a bread roll
synonym:
  • frank,
  • frankfurter,
  • hotdog,
  • hot dog,
  • dog,
  • wiener,
  • wienerwurst,
  • weenie

6. A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

synonym:
  • pawl,
  • detent,
  • click,
  • dog

7. Metal supports for logs in a fireplace

  • "The andirons were too hot to touch"
synonym:
  • andiron,
  • firedog,
  • dog,
  • dog-iron

verb

1. Go after with the intent to catch

  • "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"
  • "The dog chased the rabbit"
synonym:
  • chase,
  • chase after,
  • trail,
  • tail,
  • tag,
  • give chase,
  • dog,
  • go after,
  • track

Examples of using

This isn't my dog.
Give the scraps to the dog.
My dog ran away.