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Got that dawg in him 

Describes a person (usually an athlete) who is mentally tough and able to perform in important situations.

People who aren't as skilled can make it up by having that dawg in them.
My favorite player may not have the greatest stats, but watching him play you can tell he's got that dawg in him.
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Got that dawg in him 

1. A person (athletes typically) who could perform at the highest levels even when under a lot of pressure

2. A person (males typically) who goes wild and starts going off after seeing some kitty. That dog inside them wants that cat
1. Skip: "...have some respect for Jimmy Butler because he has got that dawg in him...he is clutch, closer -- on defense and offense."

2. Jordan Poole got that dawg in him. After spotting some baddies sitting courtside, he started playing as if he was Steph Curry.

got that dawg in him 

A man (usually an athlete) that can take constant strenuous activity without slowing down.
dude a: you see lebron in that game last night?
dude b: yeah hes got that dawg in him

Got that dawg in him 

When a sports player (particularly quarterback) takes care of business at his mom’s brunch party full of her girlfriends.
Zach Wilson can really sling it but did you see what he does on Sunday’s during the off-season? He’s got that dawg in him

Got that Dawg in him 

Person 1: “Did you see Jacob DeGroms pitching performance last night?”
Person 2: “Hell yeah I did, he got that dawg in him”
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A slang term used to describe a bald person, typically someone who is completely bald or has a closely shaved head. The term is derived from the infamous, hairless kids’ cartoon character of the same name.
Example 1:
“Did you see that caillou over there? His head is reflecting the sun like a disco ball.”
Example 2:
“I think Dave is finally accepting his hair loss. He just went full caillou and shaved the whole thing off.”
caillou by WMH01 September 12, 2026
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Brought-upsy 

scruples; to have manners;

May also be spelt Brought-upsie

WestIndian/Caribbean in orient - Barbados, WHUT.
Example 1: Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: My Child, have you not any manners?



Example 2: What, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: I can't believe you're doing that. Were you not taught any manners as a child?
Brought-upsy by B-Town Gilly April 20, 2005
Word of the Day on September 12, 2026
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