bird dog
one of any of various breeds of dogs trained to hunt or retrieve birds.
Informal. a person hired to locate special items or people, especially a talent scout who seeks out promising athletes.
Slang. a person who steals another person's date.
Origin of bird dog
1Other definitions for bird-dog (2 of 2)
to follow, watch carefully, or investigate.
to seek out.
Informal. to follow or watch carefully.
Slang. to steal or attempt to steal another person's date.
Origin of bird-dog
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How to use bird dog in a sentence
With one successful mission under its belt, the OSS began to use Schwend as a “bird dog” for other hidden assets.
An apiarist, he lives in Austin, with his wife, Lorin, their three children, and a hyperactive bird dog named Biscuit.
He seemed to look at nothing, now—like a bird-dog that senses the nearness of the invisible quarry.
Children of the Desert | Louis DodgeWith the exception of the bird dog the beagle has the finest scent of the whole dog family.
Hunting Dogs | Oliver HartleyThe bird dog knows of the presence of a game bird before he can see it.
His bird-dog lay on the mat outside the door and sprang forward with a joyous whine to meet him.
The Sins of the Father | Thomas DixonThen he takes a rapid horse, a zealous bird dog and an improved double barrel duck destroyer and communes with nature.
Remarks | Bill Nye
British Dictionary definitions for bird dog
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hunting a dog used or trained to retrieve game birds after they are shot
informal to control closely with unceasing vigilance
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