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- noun A
dominant dog ; a dog that is analpha male oralpha female . Often used figuratively.
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mbuser commented on the word alpha dog
the leader of a group, or one of a few leaders of a group. usually not a large group and usually not specifically elected. an alpha dog will often rise to an assumed leadership role by way of a demonstrative personality or general "experience"
October 13, 2009