"dog slow" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Possibly derives from the similar expression dog-tired, or alternately, that dogs, especially feral mutts, are often scrappy and sickly. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} dog slow (not comparable)
  1. Very slow. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: dog-slow
    Sense id: en-dog_slow-en-adj-QahbPTx~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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