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Definition

Under accusation, scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.

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Origins

Referring to the dock in which an accused person stands in a courtroom.

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Also Said As

  • on trial
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How People Actually Use It

When two guys with the same have a good time away from their girlfriends, fiances, or wives.

"Sorry, Johnson and I are going to be docking in the woods, wish we could make it."

Source: Urban Dictionary

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