Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of dog
"The old rhyme said that if you look at someone's toes while walking barefoot on hot sand, it feels like stepping on burning dog's meat."
Feet, from rhyming slang dog's meat.
In plain English: Dogs are loyal, furry animals that people often keep as pets.
"My dog likes to chase balls in the park every afternoon."
Usage: In standard English, "dogs" refers to domesticated canines and should not be used to mean feet. The definition linking them via the rhyming slang "dog's meat" is obscure dialect and is incorrect for general usage.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dog
"He dogs his prey until he is ready to strike."
In plain English: To dogs means to chase someone aggressively, usually by barking at them.
"They decided to dogs each other for safety while crossing the dark street."
Usage: Using "dogs" as a verb means to pursue or harass someone persistently, often by following them closely. You should reserve this specific usage for situations involving stalking or relentless pursuit rather than casual companionship.
Derived from Old English docga, this term originally referred to a specific breed of large, powerful war dog before becoming the general name for all canines. The root is uncertain but may relate to Proto-Germanic dagaz meaning "day" or be connected to words signifying strength and courage.