stick out like dog's balls
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Be very noticeably different, especially in a negative way; to be particularly obtrusive, conspicuous, blatant, or prominent; to attract undue attention or notice.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We had stopped in a newly ploughed mealie (maize) field, out in the open, sticking out like dog's balls.
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 “stick out like dog's balls” mean?
Be very noticeably different, especially in a negative way; to be particularly obtrusive, conspicuous, blatant, or prominent; to attract undue attention or notice.
Is “stick out like dog's balls” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.