Yellow Dog Democrat en · NOUN
Etymology
From the claim that such Democrats would sooner vote for a yellow dog, if it ran on the Democratic ticket, than a Republican.
Meanings
- (US, dated) A Democrat, especially a Southern one, who votes a straight party ticket; one who invariably votes for Democratic candidates.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yellow dog Democrat | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Yellow Dog Democrats | Number=Plur | lexicographic |