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running dogs

running dogs is the plural of running dog.

Meaning of running dog

Noun

running dog (plural running dogs)

  1. (derogatory) A lackey; a lapdog; an unprincipled person who helps or flatters other, more powerful and often evil people.

Questions about running dogs

What is running dogs the plural of?
Running dogs is the plural of running dog.

Words near running dogs in the dictionary

  1. running days
  2. running deep
  3. running dictation
  4. running dictations
  5. running dog
  6. running dogs
  7. running down
  8. running down the clock
  9. running dry
  10. running errands
  11. running fight

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