How to Pronounce "junkyard dog"
expression
ˈdʒəŋˌkjɑɹd/ /ˈdɔɡ
JUNG-yard DAWG
dʒˈʌŋkjɑːd/ /dˈɒɡ
jUNG-YAHD DOG
Definition
A 'junkyard dog' is a phrase for someone (or sometimes a literal dog) who is tough, fiercely aggressive, and ready to fight to protect something. It's often used to describe a person who doesn't give up easily and defends their territory strongly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəŋˌkjɑɹd/ /ˈdɔɡ
British English
dʒˈʌŋkjɑːd/ /dˈɒɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUNG-yard DAWG
UK
jUNG-YAHD DOG
Listen in Context
The junkyard dog barked loudly when someone came near the fence.
My uncle guards his business like a junkyard dog.
In the match, he fought like a junkyard dog until the end.
Don't worry, with Sam on our team, we've got a real junkyard dog defending us.