<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>One of any of several breeds of dogs trained to pursue game either by sight or by scent, especially one with a long face and large drooping ears.</li><li>Informal: Any dog.</li><li>Slang: An unpleasant, mean, or despicable person.</li><li>A man who chases women; a promiscuous man.</li><li>Informal: An ardent fan or devotee; an autograph hound.</li><li>One of the pursuers in the game of hare and hounds.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>To hunt or track with hounds, or as a hound does; pursue.</li><li>To pursue or harass without respite: Her little brother wouldn't stop hounding her.</li><li>To incite (a hound) to pursuit or attack; urge on.</li><li>Informal: To incite or urge (a person) to do something (often followed by on): The committee has been hounded on by those who want these repairs done immediately.</li></ul>