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dogging

The correct spelling is dogging.

How to pronounce dogging

verb

IPA: /ˈdɑɡɪŋ/

Say it like: Dog-jin-g

The correct spelling is dogging. To pursue with the intent to catch. For example: "The woman cursed him so that trouble would dog his every step."

Usage Examples

The woman cursed him so that trouble would dog his every step.

It is very important to dog down these hatches...

I admit that I like to dog at my local country park.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To pursue with the intent to catch.
  2. 2.To follow in an annoying or harassing way.
  3. 3.To fasten a hatch securely.
  4. 4.To watch, or participate, in sexual activity in a public place.
  5. 5.To intentionally restrict one's productivity as employee; to work at the slowest rate that goes unpunished.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who dogs or harasses.
  2. 2.The practice of having sexual intercourse in public places, especially parks, deliberately taking the chance of being watched.

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