Meaning
A disorderly pile of people formed by jumping upon a victim.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From dog + pile. In reference to piles of people, originally as a noun after earlier pig pile. In reference to dog excrement, a clipping of pile of shit.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pig pilescrumruckstacks on the millstacks onpile-updogshitpile upbundle
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: