noun
General Slang
dag
DAG · noun · informal
A daggy, unfashionable or nerdy person.
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Definitions
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An unfashionable, socially awkward or amusingly uncool person; often affectionate.
“He's a bit of a dag but everyone loves him.”
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A clump of matted, dung-caked wool hanging from a sheep's rear (the original literal sense).
“The shearer had to trim the dags off before shearing.”
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dag In A Sentence
He's a bit of a dag but everyone loves him.
The shearer had to trim the dags off before shearing.
Origin & Usage
From 'dag', matted wool around a sheep's rear; extended to a scruffy person.
Variants
daggy
People Also Ask
What does 'dag' mean in Australian slang?
It describes someone unfashionable, nerdy or socially awkward. It's usually said with affection rather than as a harsh insult.
Where does the word 'dag' come from?
It comes from the farming term for the matted, dung-caked wool around a sheep's rear, which was extended to mean a scruffy or uncool person.
Is calling someone a dag rude?
Not really. It's mild and often affectionate, more teasing than offensive, and many Aussies wear the label with pride.
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