Past tense of bulldogging: to grab and wrestle down a steer or other animal by the horns, or to persistently pursue someone or something with aggressive determination.
From 'bulldog' (the dog breed known for their powerful bite and tenacious grip) + the past tense suffix '-ed'. The verb originated in American rodeo culture, where cowboys would twist steers to the ground in an event called 'bulldogging.'
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