dog-poor

[ dawg-poor, dog- ]

adjective

1. very poor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dog-poor¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Dogmatic dog wigmakers doggedly making dog-poor dog wigs from dog-eared dog wig manuals!

From Slate

Or no, I won't say that—because most of the time I was dog-poor—and this isn't the place for a poor man.

From Project Gutenberg

The stud groom had bought her out of a travelling mob from New England when she was dog-poor and hardly able to drag herself along.

From Project Gutenberg