A mess or fiasco; something done badly
Dog’s Dinner
Example Sentences
"She's dressed up like a dog's dinner."
"You look like a right dog's dinner!"
Etymology & History
From the messy appearance of dog food or scraps. Ironically used to describe someone overdressed or garishly attired. In use since the early 20th century.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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