bird-dog
[ burd-dawg, -dog ]
/ ˈbɜrdˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg /
verb (used with object), bird-dogged, bird-dog·ging. Informal.
to follow, watch carefully, or investigate.
to seek out.
verb (used without object), bird-dogged, bird-dog·ging.
Informal. to follow or watch carefully.
Slang. to steal or attempt to steal another person's date.
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v. use of bird dog
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