noun
wingdog
Wingdog (noun) means (informal) A dog taken along to help its owner meet and talk to people.
noun
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(informal) A dog taken along to help its owner meet and talk to people.
"“If you love dogs, it's great to get a wingdog,” says Dibra, with a laugh. “If you're single you can train the dog to deliver a note to someone that says: 'want to go out for dinner?'"
— Maria Coder, InvestiDate: How to Investigate Your Date: The Liars (2012)
"I bring my wingdog to the park on sunny weekends when I'm dateless."
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Etymology
Formed from wing and dog, on the analogy of wingman.
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What is the meaning of wingdog?
"wingdog" (noun) means (informal) A dog taken along to help its owner meet and talk to people.
