do a listen

verb

Of a human, to listen to a dog.

Meanings

verbdo a listen (third-person singular simple present does a listen, present participle doing a listen, simple past did a listen, past participle done a listen)

present singular third person does a listen · participle present doing a listen · past did a listen · participle past done a listen

  1. InternethumorousOf a human, to listen to a dog.

Origin

Intentionally incorrect grammar for comedic purposes; compare do someone a frighten.

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