All English-speaking regionsneutral
- A dog kept to guard a scrapyard, junkyard, or similar property; typically large, loud, and intimidating.
All English-speaking regionsinformalcolloquial
- A person who is fierce, combative, tenacious, or ready to fight to defend territory or interests; used approvingly to describe toughness and aggressiveness.
All English-speaking regionsinformalderogatory
- A contemptuous label for someone perceived as low-status, scrappy, or mean-spirited; used to insult or belittle a person's manners or social standing.