Phrase guide

bird dog

noun · verb · 10 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈbɜːd dɒɡ/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A gun dog used in hunting waterfowl and other birds to flush, point out, and/or retrieve the birds.

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Broader terms: gun dog, hunting dog, dog, hound

2

noun

Meaning 2

A tout.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A person who seeks out real estate investment opportunities in exchange for a fee.

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A radar detector (for detecting police speed traps).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: CB slang

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noun

Meaning 5

A hyperextension exercise performed lying on the knees, with one arm and the opposite leg lifted.

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noun

Meaning 6

A person who tries to steal someone else's romantic partner

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verb

Meaning 7

To watch closely.

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Usage: intransitive

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8

verb

Meaning 8

To seek out.

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Usage: transitive

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9

verb

Meaning 9

A multiservice tactical brevity code requesting configuration of sensors.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, war

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10

noun

Meaning 10

a gun dog trained to locate or retrieve birds

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: sporting dog, gun dog

History

Etymology

Compound of bird + dog.