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fuck the dog

(vulgar, uncommon, especially, Canada) To make a horrible or catastrophic mistake; to screw the pooch.

ˈfʌk ðə ˈdɔɡDocumented since 1930s1930sSilenthistorical63 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(vulgar, uncommon, especially, Canada) To make a horrible or catastrophic mistake; to screw the pooch.

Origin: 1935, US; originally in sense “loaf, fritter” (compare fuck around). Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(vulgar, uncommon, especially, Canada) To avoid work; to make it appear as if one is working.

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