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Hyena Dog

Noun

1. A large dog breed that closely resembles a hyena in appearance, known for their strong build and distinct facial markings.

Example sentence: The hyena dog is highly sought after as a guard dog due to its intimidating appearance.

Noun

2. (Informal) A person who exhibits hyena-like qualities, such as being opportunistic or untrustworthy.

Example sentence: I wouldn't trust him, he's a real hyena dog when it comes to business deals.

Noun

3. (Zoology) A fictional crossbreed between a hyena and a dog, often portrayed in fantasy literature.

Example sentence: The novel featured a unique creature known as the hyena dog, with the strength of a hyena and the loyalty of a dog.

Adjective

1. Being similar to or resembling a hyena or a dog.

Example sentence: The hyena dog costume was a hit at the Halloween party.

Adjective

2. (Informal) Describing an action or behavior that is cunning, opportunistic, or untrustworthy.

Example sentence: His hyena dog tactics got him what he wanted, but he burned many bridges in the process.