dirty dog

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dirty dog - a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes!"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git'"

git, lowlife, puke, rotter, scum bag, skunk, so-and-so, stinker, stinkpot, bum, crumb, rat

disagreeable person, unpleasant person - a person who is not pleasant or agreeable

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It's a little thing to do, but it gives her pleasure, and I don't believe it will hurt your things half so much as letting dirty dogs and clumping boys spoil them.

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Steve McDonald proves he's still a dirty dog in tonight's Coronation Street by kissing Michelle Connor.

Coronation Street's Steve ruins Michelle's wedding day by kissing her just as horrified Robert walks into the Bistro; Michelle's ex lets her know that Robert is on steroids before leaning in for a cheeky smooch

Theatre: ArtsPower National Touring Theatre stages two performances of "Harry the Dirty Dog" at 10 a.m.

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campaign - which has seen the council crack down on litter louts, flytippers and dirty dog owners, by placing their photos in a suspects' gallery.

PS1,150 fine for man caught by litter campaign

One fan of the former midfielder joked about the message and branded him a "dirty dog".

Joke means dog's abuse for Lampard

Manhattan, NY, April 18, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Dirty Dog the inventors of the first-ever patented anti-bacterial spray for dog paws, to protect their owners announced today that they are adding the ability for any size business to white label their product line.

Dirty Dog, a Pet Product Company Out of New York Announces the Ability for Any Size Company to White Label a Product Line

One person branded him a "dirty dog" and another asked: "Will Paul Hollywood be sacked for breaking heart of his wife?"

Bake Off star left to pack bags

One in 20 admitted a dirty dog had led them to walk out on their partner or end a long-term friendship.

causing a stink; Smelly dogs blamed for break-ups

Deirdre turns detective and discovers her dirty dog husband Ken is playing around in a Wendy house.

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Life is no picnic for dirty dog owners in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Life's no picnic for dirty dogs!

* HARRY THE DIRTY DOG: Thomas Scholey-Tellez reads the classic book in Japanese.

KANNICHIWA! WE'RE LEARNING JAPANESE

If you're a dirty dog and get caught out for sleeping with her best friend simply focus on the comedy element, suggest a mEnage a trios and point out how we'll all look back and laugh about this one day.