dogpile

English

/ˈdɒɡ pʌɪl/, /ˈdɔɡ ˌpaɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • (US) A disorderly pile of people formed by jumping upon a victim.
  • (figurative) Any similarly disorderly pile of people or things.
  • (US) A pile of dogshit.

Etymology

Compound from English dog + English pile (fine, short hair of certain animals, column of wood, steel concrete).

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English

pile

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fine, short hair of certain animals, column of wood, steel concrete

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