What does Dog eat dog mean?

Ruthless competition (Survival of fittest) For example: "This world dog eat dog! (This world is ruthlessly competitive!)"

Where does the slang word Dog eat dog come from?

Dog eat dog is a slang term from Liberia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Liberia and across Africa.

Dog eat dog

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Dog eat dog definition 1

Ruthless competition (Survival of fittest)

"This world dog eat dog! (This world is ruthlessly competitive!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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