dog it
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Meaning · English
To underperform; to lag behind; to fail to exert effort.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The boss made him do extra cleaning work, because he was caught dogging it on his prior assignment.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dog it” mean?
To underperform; to lag behind; to fail to exert effort.
Is “dog it” formal or informal?
dog it is generally slang.