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dog
What does dog mean?
In Australian prison and criminal slang, a dog is an informant — somebody who gave a mate up to the cops. It's the heaviest insult you can wear inside an Aussie nick; entire wings will refuse to share air with one. The verb 'to dog someone' means to inform on them.
"He got branded a dog after the committal hearing and didn't last a fortnight in mainstream."
Frequently asked questions
What does dog mean in Australian slang?
In Australian criminal slang, a dog is a rat — someone who informs on others.
How do you use dog in a sentence?
"Nobody trusts him — turns out he was a dog the whole time."
Is calling someone a dog offensive in Australia?
Yes — it's a serious insult in that context, branding someone a snitch or traitor.
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