Tuesday, September 24, 2019

idioms - Etymology of "dog slow"


When I think of dogs I have an image of them being fast animals, running and jumping, chasing a ball or another dog.


So, I am surprised that dog slow means very slow.


What is the etymology of this expression?


Usage in the wild (1 2):



Keep in mind that StackTrace is dog slow - so use it sparingly.


Why is android's String.format dog slow?





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