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dog [ˈdɑːg]

1 dog noun
  • a type of animal that is often kept as a pet or trained to work for people by guarding buildings, hunting, etc. —often used before another noun
  • a male dog
  • a person who is regarded as lucky, unlucky, etc.
2 dog verb
  • to follow (someone) very closely
  • to ask (someone) about something or for something constantly or frequently
  • to cause problems for (someone) for a long time—often used as (be) dogged