hound-dog
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To aggressively, relentlessly, or single-mindedly pursue something, often a person for romantic or sexual interest.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Taylor denied that McCann asked where he was supposed to turn his gear in, but agreed that he asked the real reason why McCann quit, to which McCann answered he felt like he was being hound-dogged too much.
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 “hound-dog” mean?
To aggressively, relentlessly, or single-mindedly pursue something, often a person for romantic or sexual interest.
Is “hound-dog” formal or informal?
hound-dog is generally slang.