bird-dog also bird·dog (bûrddôg′, -dŏg′)
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Tweet v. bird-dogged, bird-dog·ging, bird-dogs also bird·dogged or bird·dog·ging or bird·dogs Informal v.intr. To follow a subject of interest, such as a person or trend, with persistent attention. v.tr. 1. To observe or follow closely; monitor: Police bird-dogged the suspect's movements. 2. To seek out (talent or clients, for example): bird-dogs recruits for the team. |
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