noun

dogging

DO-gihng

Dogging (noun) means the act of following, harassing, or pursuing someone or something persistently. Example: “Injuries kept dogging the team throughout the season.”

noun

The act of following, harassing, or pursuing someone or something persistently.

"Injuries kept dogging the team throughout the season."

British slang: having sex in public or semi-public outdoor places, often with onlookers.

"The news report covered complaints about dogging in the local car park."

How to use dogging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither persistent trouble following someone, or (in British slang) public outdoor sexual activity.

When to use it

The public-sex sense is informal British slang; the "persistent trouble" sense is neutral and widely used.

Word forms

doggings plural

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Rhymes for dogging

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dogging” mean?

The word “dogging” means the act of following, harassing, or pursuing someone or something persistently.

How do you pronounce “dogging”?

“Dogging” is pronounced DO-gihng (/ˈdɔɡɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dogging” in a sentence?

Here is “dogging” used in a sentence: “Injuries kept dogging the team throughout the season.”

What part of speech is “dogging”?

“Dogging” is a noun.

How many meanings does “dogging” have?

“Dogging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of following, harassing, or pursuing someone or something persistently.