(idiomatic, transitive, slang, US) To treat wrongly, especially in a romantic relationship; to insult or nag.
(idiomatic, transitive, slang, US) To treat wrongly, especially in a romantic relationship; to insult or nag.
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(idiomatic, transitive) To follow diligently.
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(slang, AAVE) To mistreat (someone), especially for a pimp or abusive man to mistreat a woman by prostituting her.
(slang, AAVE) To verbally or physically abuse (someone).
(transitive, slang, vulgar) To mistreat (someone); to take advantage of; to swindle; to blow off.
(slang, AAVE) To approach (someone) in a sexual manner.
Dog around means: To follow diligently.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
dog around means: To follow diligently.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
“Not interested unless they're parading a dog around the stadium tbh”
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