Meaning & use
raw dogged
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“raw dogged” is a form of “raw dog”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meanings
verbtransitive or intransitiveslangvulgar
To have sex without a condom.
Grammar: Can be used with an object (raw dog someone) or without one (they raw dogged).
Patterns
- raw dog someone
- raw dog
They were worried because they had raw dogged and didn't use protection.
He admitted that he raw dogged with a stranger last month.
The phrase 'raw dogging' is sometimes used as a joke among friends, but it's very crude.
verbtransitiveslangfigurative
To do something difficult or risky without any preparation or protection.
Grammar: Often used with an object like 'it' or 'the exam'; the meaning is figurative.
Patterns
- raw dog something
- raw dog it
He raw dogged the presentation and didn't prepare at all.
She raw dogged the marathon without any training and still finished.
Some people raw dog their finances and never make a budget.
Word forms
| third person singular | raw dogs |
|---|---|
| past tense | raw dogged |
| past participle | raw dogged |
| -ing form | raw dogging |
Common combinations
- raw dog it
- He decided to raw dog it and not study for the test.
- raw dog someone
- She said she would never raw dog someone she just met.
- raw dogging with someone
- They were raw dogging with each other and now they're worried.
- raw dog a situation
- He raw dogged the interview and somehow got the job.
Synonyms and how they differ
- bareback
- This is the more common term for sex without a condom, but it is also informal and can be used as a verb or adjective.
Word family
- raw dogging noun
- The act of having sex without a condom or doing something unprepared.
Commonly confused: raw dogged or hot dog?
raw dogged vs hot dog
A 'hot dog' is a type of food, while 'raw dog' is unrelated slang.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'raw dogged' correctly in the slang sense of doing something without preparation?
Choose one answer.
The correct answer is B because 'raw dogged' means doing something without preparation or protection, and baking without a recipe fits that idea. A, C, and D all involve careful preparation, so they contradict the meaning.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “raw dogged”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.