/ˌdərdi dɔg/ Other forms: dirty dogs. Definitions of dirty dog. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible. synonyms: bum, crumb, git, lowlife, puke, rat, rotter, skunk, so-and-so, stinker, stinkpot.
slang : man, buddy, dude. used especially as a familiar form of address.
A man's best friend is his dawg. Or his pal,bro or buddy, depending on preference.
A male friend or acquaintance; a fellow. 2. Used to address a man or boy: What's up, dawg? [Originally African American Vernacular English, variant of dog.]
Dawg is a slang term that means "friend." The term is not used much nowadays but was more common in the 2000s. Although dawg commonly means friend, it can have slightly different meanings in different contexts. On the street, it may just be used as a way to address a stranger.
dawg, rather than dog, may be used for one of two reasons: To emphasise dialect. In some North American English dialects, the /ɔ/ sound is strengthened to /ɔə/, which is quite noticeable to North American English speakers who do not speak such a dialect.
Dawg is a term for homie or good friend. So if he called you dawg (more drawn out than dog) then it's a good thing, he's just calling you his friend. It's more of a slang term used among guys though.
DAWG means "Friend."
Meaning of dawg in English
used when talking to a male friend: What's up, dawg?
dawg (n.) colloquial for dog, attested from 1898.
Shawty, shorty, shauty or shortie is a slang term from African American Vernacular English used as a term of endearment but also frequently heard as a catcall. After the 1990s, the term has largely referred to a young and attractive woman.
informal. : a notably prominent, important, or powerful person, organization, etc. : big gun.
Everyone, everyone can say slang words like Dawg. Not everyone can choose to be white or black because we are all the same. The word “dog” pronounced as “dawg” brings to me the image of a cheap TV cartoon made depicting a canine lawman with jurisdiction over a swamp.
It's a very annoying slang word used on the internet by teenagers, and those who think they are still teenagers. It simply means dog.
The use of "dog" in this way is very much like the Japanese use of "～くん". It can also be used with strangers in a casual situation, as a sign of respect. It gives the feeling that you would not have a problem becoming their friend. Often this is spelled "dawg", to show the way it is spoken.
Bruh is an informal term for a male friend, often used as a form of address. For example: Hey, bruh, can you pass me the remote? While bruh has been recorded in Black English dating back to the 1890s, bruh spread as an interjection variously expressing surprise or dismay since at least the 2010s.
The Dawg Mentality is an internal drive, confidence, and aggression that resides within certain players. These players go that extra mile to make a play. Whether shedding a block with no regard for the opponent or manhandling a corner in the open field.
Meaning. DWAG. Data Warehouse Advisory Group (various organizations)
homedawg (plural homedawgs) (slang) A homeboy.
It is a guys way of saying hey dude or best bud, what's up, just a greeting. No different from us girls saying, hey what's up GIRL.
During the 1800s, inmates who handled the dogs were known as dawg boys. In some cases, the exercise was cited to be carried out for the "entertainment for the guards and their guests," which has drawn controversy over the practice.
used when talking to a male friend: What's up, dawg?
In the early 1960s, dude became prominent in surfer culture as a synonym of guy or fella. The female equivalent was "dudette" or "dudess", but these have both fallen into disuse and "dude" is now also used as a unisex term.
“Dude” is just a word after all, and it doesn't mean anything more or less. It's not a definite sign of liking someone nor is it a clear indication of dislike; it's essentially a sign a guy is comfortable and sees you as someone he can be friendly and maybe even playful with.
In my experience men have called me bud or buddy when they wanted to demean or put me down. It's a way for them to feel superior, whether they are conscious of it or not. I know some men don't use it in a demeaning context, but that's how it feels.