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Definitions for Dogs

[1] a domesticated canid, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties.
[2] any carnivore of the dog family Canidae, having prominent canine teeth and, in the wild state, a long and slender muzzle, a deep-chested muscular body, a bushy tail, and large, erect ears. Compare canid.
[3] the male of such an animal.
[4] any of various animals resembling a dog.
[5] a despicable man or youth.
[6] Informal . a fellow in general: a lucky dog.
[7] dogs, Slang . feet.
[8] Slang . something worthless or of extremely poor quality: That used car you bought is a dog. an utter failure; flop: Critics say his new play is a dog.
[9] Slang . an ugly, boring, or crude person.
[10] Slang . hot dog.
[11] (initial capital letter ) Astronomy . either of two constellations, Canis Major or Canis Minor.
[12] Machinery . any of various mechanical devices, as for gripping or holding something. a projection on a moving part for moving steadily or for tripping another part with which it engages.
[13] Also called gripper, nipper. Metalworking . a device on a drawbench for drawing the work through the die.
[14] a cramp binding together two timbers.
[15] an iron bar driven into a stone or timber to provide a means of lifting it.
[16] an andiron; firedog.
[17] Meteorology . a sundog or fogdog.
[18] a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter D.
[19] to follow or track like a dog, especially with hostile intent; hound.
[20] to drive or chase with a dog or dogs.
[21] Machinery . to fasten with dogs.
[22] dog it , Informal . to shirk one's responsibility; loaf on the job. to retreat, flee, renege, etc.: a sponsor who dogged it when needed most.
[23] go to the dogs , Informal . to deteriorate; degenerate morally or physically: This neighborhood is going to the dogs.
[24] lead a dog's life , to have an unhappy or harassed existence: He complains that he led a dog's life in the army.
[25] let sleeping dogs lie , to refrain from action that would alter an existing situation for fear of causing greater problems or complexities.
[26] put on the dog , Informal . to assume an attitude of wealth or importance; put on airs.
[27] throw to the dogs . throw(def 57) .
[28] the dogs British informal greyhound racing
[29] slang the feet
[30] marketing informal goods with a low market share, which are unlikely to yield substantial profits
[31] go to the dogs informal to go to ruin physically or morally
[32] let sleeping dogs lie to leave things undisturbed
[33] throw someone to the dogs to abandon someone to criticism or attack
[34] Isle of Dogs a district in the East End of London, bounded on three sides by the River Thames, and a focus of major office development (Canary Wharf) in recent years
[35] a domesticated canine mammal, Canis familiaris, occurring in many breeds that show a great variety in size and form (as modifier ) dog biscuit
[36] any other carnivore of the family Canidae, such as the dingo and coyote (as modifier ) the dog family Related adjective: canine
[37] the male of animals of the dog family (as modifier ) a dog fox
[38] (modifier) spurious, inferior, or useless dog Latin (in combination ) dogberry
[39] a mechanical device for gripping or holding, esp one of the axial slots by which gear wheels or shafts are engaged to transmit torque
[40] informal a fellow; chap you lucky dog
[41] informal a man or boy regarded as unpleasant, contemptible, or wretched
[42] US informal a male friend: used as a term of address
[43] slang an unattractive or boring girl or woman
[44] US and Canadian informal something unsatisfactory or inferior
[45] short for firedog
[46] any of various atmospheric phenomena See fogdog, seadog, sundog
[47] a dog's chance no chance at all
[48] a dog's dinner or a dog's breakfast informal something that is messy or bungled
[49] a dog's life a wretched existence
[50] dog eat dog ruthless competition or self-interest
[51] like a dog's dinner informal dressed smartly or ostentatiously
[52] put on the dog US and Canadian informal to behave or dress in an ostentatious or showy manner
[53] to pursue or follow after like a dog
[54] to trouble; plague to be dogged by ill health
[55] to chase with a dog or dogs
[56] to grip, hold, or secure by a mechanical device
[57] (usually in combination ) thoroughly; utterly dog-tired

Words related to Dogs

dogpuppy, pup, shadow, hound, plague, haunt, cur, stray, tyke, bitch, mutt, mongrel, doggy, pooch, pursue, track, trail, tail, tag, trouble

Words nearby Dogs

dogdoest, doeth, dof, doff, doffer, dog, dog and bone, dog and pony show, dog ape, dog biscuit, dog box

Origin of Dogs

before 1050; Middle English dogge, Old English docga

Other words from Dogs

dog·less , adjective
dog·like , adjective

Word origin for Dogs

Old English docga, of obscure origin

Synonyms for Dogs

pup, puppy, bitch, cur, doggy, hound, mongrel, mutt, pooch, stray, tyke, bowwow, fido, flea bag, man's best friend, tail-wagger