put on the dog
Time for a phrase today. If it is not obsolete, it certainly must be obscure.
To put on the dog originated as college slang in the 1860s. It means to make a flashy display, by dress or putting on airs.
To put on the dog originated as college slang in the 1860s. It means to make a flashy display, by dress or putting on airs.
posted by the scribbler | 10:45 PM
2 Comments:
I have heard this used. I might have even used it myself.
eeks maybe I'm obsolete :)
-sandra
HA! That's okay, I'm still saying "groovy".
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