raw dogging

noun

variants or rawdogging or less commonly raw-dogging
1
slang : the undertaking of a boring or difficult activity without any aid, preparation, diversions, etc.
She [Danielle Haig, psychologist] explained that the interest in raw dogging suggests that, societally, there is "a collective yearning for balance as people seek to reclaim their mental space and foster a deeper connection with their inner selves".Ellie Abraham
2
vulgar slang : sexual intercourse without a condom

Word History

First Known Use

1997, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of raw dogging was in 1997

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“Raw dogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raw%20dogging. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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