In a persistently argumentative or combative manner.

plural of flat dog

plural of feist dog

(now rare) A veterinarian who specialises in dogs. / (humorous) A dog who is also a doctor.

plural of dog-fish

Alternative spelling of dogfish

The practice of denying to others something that is of no use to oneself.

plural of dog in the manger

(colloquial) To try something (especially a theatrical play) on a less important audience to gauge the likelihood of success before committing to general release or approval.

Alternative form of dogleg