noun
General Slang
the dog
THUH DOG · noun · informal
Nickname for Newcastle Brown Ale
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A nickname for Newcastle Brown Ale, from the excuse of 'walking the dog' to nip to the pub.
“He's off to walk the dog — bottle of Dog, more like.”
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the dog In A Sentence
He's off to walk the dog — bottle of Dog, more like.
Origin & Usage
North East nickname for Newcastle Brown Ale.
Variants
dog
People Also Ask
Why is Newcastle Brown Ale called 'the Dog'?
The nickname comes from the excuse of 'walking the dog' to nip out to the pub for a bottle.
Is 'the dog' the same as 'broon ale'?
Yes, both are affectionate North East names for Newcastle Brown Ale.
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