that dog

a godly spirit

she is that dog

by ahemmmmmmmmkrisiswrong December 2, 2022

that dog

When you see a dog.

Look at that dog!

by NibblyWibbly April 12, 2019

that dog don't hunt

An obviously faulty endeavor; also as ~ /won't hunt/, predictive of failure.
No go, non-starter

As he faced the blank stares of the members following his proposal, someone whispered offcamera, "Well. That dog don't hunt."

by edgemoto March 28, 2004

that dog just isn't gonna hunt

A Southern slang. Basically the same as saying "That isn't going to work," or "That's not going to fly."

Roy was all set to go into town, when his truck broke down. "That dog just isn't gonna hunt!" he exclaimed!

by Duglife February 22, 2018

that dog don't hunt

pseudo-country-bumpkin wisdom uttered in response to news item or rumor designed to scandalize a political opponent.

The idea is that the rumor is either very easily refuted or is unimportant to the public, and thus is as worthless as a dog who won't hunt.

Bush is trying to spread rumors about Kerry's Vietnam record but that dog won't hunt.

by cnorton March 31, 2004

that dog is barking

1. your stock is a loser and needs to be sold.

2. that unattractive woman is talking too much.

3. in a football wager, an underdog team is an attractive bet due to the overly favorable pointspread.

1. "Dude that dog is barking. Get out while you still have something left."

2. Dude that dog is barking. Tell that bitch to shut up."

3. "Eagles getting six? That dog is barking at me bro."

by Joe Bone March 11, 2005

that dog don't hunt

1. a way of saying a particular man is a homosexual, wimp or sissy. used by the Bush administration in the campaign against Kerry by using a picture of a fox hound wearing a tutu with the caption "that dog don't hunt," referring to the eventual state of the nation if Kerry had won.

2. a way of saying you or someone else is not interested in a particular activity.

Joe: <to Rick> I heard you were going to go rock climbing with Jim tomorrow.

Rick: uh uh, that dog don't hunt.

by andrew holley August 7, 2005