birddog
/ˈbɝrdˌdɔɡ/Definitions
1. noun
A military aircraft or drone used for surveillance or reconnaissance, often in a low-flying mode.
“The birddog helped the ground troops gather crucial information about the enemy’s position.”
2. noun
A person who trails or shadows another person, often for surveillance or harassment.
“The paparazzi acted as a birddog to get the celebrity’s private information.”