(impersonal, idiomatic) To rain very heavily.

(US, informal) A guide dog for people who suffer from impaired vision.

African hunting dog

A wild canid, Lycaon pictus, typically black, white and tan, found in Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa.

present participle of rain cats and dogs

a cry of delight or enthusiasm

A long-winded joke or tale featuring the narration of typically irrelevant details, and usually ending with an absurd or pointless punchline which is often a pun or Spoonerism on a known catchphrase.

(idiomatic) To ease up on after inflicting great punishment.

Alternative form of shaggy dog story.

(idiomatic) Used as a mild oath, or as an expression of astonishment