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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