Dogpile Definition
dog-piled, dogpiles, dogpile
noun
A heap or cluster of people pressed closely together or piled on top of each other, as in celebration or assault.
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In football, a heap of players that have leapt or fallen on top of a tackled ball carrier or loose football.
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An outpouring of like-minded criticisms or retorts in response to something.
The latest critic to join the dogpile condemning the new TV season.
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A deposit of dog excrement.
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verb
To form a dogpile around or on top of.
The whole team dogpiled the winning pitcher.
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To form a dogpile.
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In football, to form a dogpile on top of (a ball carrier or loose football).
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To join in an outpouring of criticism or condemnation.
Bloggers dogpiling on the proposed legislation.
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To join in the criticism or condemnation of.
Angry callers dogpiled the controversial talk-show guest.
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