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 Definitions of dog in the manger  [ˈdoʊ gi]  

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Definition of 'dog in the manger' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) dog in the manger
a person who selfishly keeps something not needed or wanted so that others may not enjoy it.

Etymology:  (1565–75)

Definition of 'dog in the manger' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) dog in the manger
someone who prevents you from enjoying something that they themselves have no need for

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