Meaning of puppy guarding | Babel Free

Definitions

In various sports, playground games, etc.: spending the entire game defending a certain objective and thus preventing the normal progression of play.

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Examples

“In capture⟳ the flag, a player might get⟳ accused of puppy guarding if they are constantly standing on top of their own⟳ flag.”

“I really like⟳ this idea. It would also help⟳ in DM by making it harder for people to sit⟳ in one spot the whole time. No puppy guarding...”

“Once play⟳ begins there will be no re-calls, no re-re- calls, no replays, no redos, no puppy guarding, and no time-outs—unless authorized by me.”

“"No puppy guarding," Ryder complained. "Go back to the slide⟳." / Brayden burst⟳ out laughing. "I haven't heard 'puppy guarding' in years. I can't believe⟳ kids still use⟳ it."”

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