Associations to the word «Hangdog»

Wiktionary

HANGDOG, noun. A base, degraded person; a sneak; a gallows bird.
HANGDOG, adjective. Low; sneaking; ashamed.

Dictionary definition

HANGDOG, adjective. Showing a sense of guilt; "a guilty look"; "the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy"- Eric Linklater.
HANGDOG, adjective. Frightened into submission or compliance.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada