dog
//dɔɡ//
Noun
dogSingular
dogsPlural
1
A domesticated carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris) that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.
My dog loves to play in the park.
2
A person regarded as unpleasant, contemptible, or wicked (used as a term of abuse).
He's a dirty dog for lying to his friends.
3
Used in various phrases to refer to something of poor quality or something unpleasant.
The weather has been a real dog lately.
Verb
1
To follow someone closely and persistently; to pursue or track relentlessly.
The reporters dogged him everywhere he went.
2
To cause continual trouble or distress to someone.
Bad luck has dogged him all his life.