road dog
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A trusted friend.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It's a big laydown, so a few of my old road dogs and me been bustin' moves and doin' doors on some serious assholes.
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 “road dog” mean?
A trusted friend.
Is “road dog” formal or informal?
road dog is generally slang.