Meaning & use
Dogcatcher
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A municipal official responsible for capturing stray or unlicensed dogs.
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The dogcatcher was called after several loose dogs were spotted roaming the neighborhood.
In small towns, the role of dogcatcher was often filled by a part-time volunteer.
A note on using this word
In American political slang, "not fit to be dogcatcher" is a common insult implying someone is unqualified for even the lowest elected office.
Words with a similar meaning
animal control officer
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