sheepdog
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A chaperon; an adult who accompanies other people in a supervisory role.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sheepdog” mean?
A chaperon; an adult who accompanies other people in a supervisory role.
Is “sheepdog” formal or informal?
sheepdog is generally dated, slang.