dogpile Meaning & Definition
What Does Dogpile Mean?
As a noun, dogpile means A disorderly pile of people formed by jumping upon a victim. It can also mean Any similarly disorderly pile of people or things. As a verb, it means To jump into a dogpile. As a verb, it means (often with 'on') To jump into a dogpile.
Dogpile: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɒɡ pʌɪl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | pig pile, scrum and ruck |
| Plural | dogpiles |
| Verb forms | dogpiles, dogpiling, dogpiled |
Dogpile Definition (Noun)
- A disorderly pile of people formed by jumping upon a victim.
- Any similarly disorderly pile of people or things.
- A pile of dog excrement.
- The situation where many participants attack the same user (on a discussion forum or similar).
- A cache stampede.
Dogpile as a Verb
- To jump into a dogpile.
- To pile on, to overwhelm in other senses.
- For many participants to attack the same user (on a discussion forum or similar).
Noun
- A pile of dogshit.
Verb
- (often with 'on') To jump into a dogpile.
Synonyms of Dogpile
Dogpile synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dogpile (plural dogpiles)
dogpile (third-person singular simple present dogpiles, present participle dogpiling, simple past and past participle dogpiled)
Words That Rhyme With Dogpile
Origin of Dogpile
From dog + pile. In reference to piles of people, originally as a noun after earlier pig pile. In reference to dog excrement, a clipping of pile of shit.
Dogpile Pronunciation
You say dogpile as /ˈdɒɡ pʌɪl/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (dɒɡ).
Dogpile: Your Questions Answered
Is dogpile a noun or a verb?
Dogpile is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for dogpile?
Close synonyms of dogpile are pig pile, scrum and ruck. See the full list of dogpile synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dogpile?
The plural of dogpile is dogpiles.
What is the past tense of dogpile?
The past tense of dogpile is dogpiled. The present participle is dogpiling.