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road dog
What does road dog mean?
An inmate's tight partner, someone they walk the yard with daily. Bonds may form inside or predate incarceration.
"Me and my road dog worked out together every morning."
Origin
From 'dog' (loyal friend) plus 'road,' evoking travelling companions.
Frequently asked questions
What is a road dog in prison?
A road dog is an inmate's close friend and constant companion, the person they walk the yard with, eat with, and work out with daily.
Where does the term road dog come from?
It combines 'dog,' meaning a loyal friend, with 'road,' evoking travelling companions who stick together through everything.
Do road dogs have to have met in prison?
No. The bond can form inside, but a road dog may also be a friend who predates incarceration and stayed close through it.
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