Definition of Bird-dog
Bird-dog
bird-dog
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(verb)
(informal) to seek/search something out determinedly, to closely watch and/or pursue something;
e.g. She is trying to bird-dog the place because she couldn't find it on a map. I felt like I had to bird-dog them to get them to do the job correctly.
(noun)
(American) a dog that is used to retrieve birds when hunting with guns;
e.g. The bird-dog saw where the bird fell and ran to find its body.
(noun)
(informal American) a person who is engaged in carrying out a careful search, especially one who seeks out talent for a sports team;
e.g. They think a bird-dog will be at this week's game, so they are looking to playing their best.
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