Pronunciation: [dˈɒɡsmiːt] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word "Dogsmeat" is actually "Dog's meat". The apostrophe indicates that the meat belongs to the dog. In terms of pronunciation, the first syllable "Dog's" is pronounced as /dɒɡz/ with a short "o" sound and the "s" at the end is pronounced as a "z" sound. The second syllable "meat" is pronounced as /miːt/ with a long "e" sound and a hard "t" at the end. So the word "Dog's meat" is pronounced as /dɒɡz miːt/.
"Dogsmeat" is a term often used in Australia and New Zealand, though its origins trace back to British English. It refers to a low-quality or inferior product, typically used to describe food or meat of questionable quality. Derived from the notion that only a dog would consume such substandard fare, dogsmeat is colloquially used to portray something as cheap, unappetizing, or of little value.
In the food industry, the term can be applied to various items, often perishable goods, that have reached their expiration date or which are no longer fit for human consumption. It can also refer to meat that is overly tough, poor in taste or texture, or obtained from less desirable parts of an animal. Furthermore, dogsmeat may describe leftovers, scraps, or remnants that are typically repurposed or discarded due to their limited value.
Beyond its culinary context, "dogsmeat" can be used metaphorically to describe anything of poor quality, whether in terms of construction, workmanship, or overall performance. It can be applied to objects, substances, services, or ideas that are considered shoddy, unsatisfactory, or subpar. Therefore, the term serves as an expression of disdain or disappointment for anything deemed beneath standard or expectation.
While less common in contemporary usage, dogsmeat can still be encountered in informal conversations, primarily in these regions of the English-speaking world. It continues to serve as a vivid and expressive descriptor when highlighting the undesirable attributes or substandard nature of a particular product or item.
