Dag

/dæɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A disreputable or worthless person.

He called him a dag for showing up late to the meeting without an excuse.

A term used in Australian English to refer to someone who is socially awkward or unfashionable.

Despite being a bit of a dag, he always made everyone laugh with his jokes.

A stray or irregular piece of material, often used in textiles or crafts.

She used a dag of fabric to patch the old quilt.

verb

To dangle something loosely.

The laundry was left to dag in the sun for hours.

Originated in Australia, likely derived from a sheep's dag, which is excrement that gets stuck in wool.

daggy

Describing someone or something that is unfashionable or a bit silly.

daggy

Describes something unfashionable or cheesy.

dork

An unfashionable or socially inept person.

In Australian slang, it can refer to a funny or silly person.

He's such a dag, always making everyone laugh.

A lighthearted term of endearment for someone quirky.

My little brother is a real dag with his goofy jokes.