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bird dog
noun
1.
one of any of various breeds of dogs trained to hunt or retrieve birds.
2.
Informal. a person hired to locate special items or people, especially a talent scout who seeks out promising athletes.
3.
Slang. a person who steals another person's date.
Origin:
1885–90, Americanism
1885–90, Americanism
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verb (used with object) Informal.
1.
to follow, watch carefully, or investigate.
2.
to seek out.
verb (used without object)
3.
Informal. to follow or watch carefully.
4.
Slang. to steal or attempt to steal another person's date.
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| bird dog | |
| —n | |
| 1. | hunting a dog used or trained to retrieve game birds after they are shot |
| —vb , -dogs, -dogging, -dogged | |
| 2. | informal to control closely with unceasing vigilance |
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
There is still time to work your bird dog and chase grouse.
Quail hunters' canine woes often start when hunters unknowingly pick a bird dog from the wrong bloodlines.
The wonder of watching a bird dog work a field or the camaraderie with friends and family makes the whole hunting trip worth it.
Hunting released pheasants with a well-trained bird dog is encouraged.
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