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bird-dog

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

v. use of bird dog
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