dag Definition

dag¹
noun

1. A dirt- or dung-clotted tuft of wool on a sheep. Also called daglock.
(Austral)
2. colloq
A scruffy, untidy, slovenly person.
(Austral)
3. colloq
Someone, especially an adolescent, who is or feels socially awkward or graceless.

verb

dagged, dagging
1. To cut away the dags from (a sheep).

Etymology: 17c.

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dag²
noun

(Austral & NZ)
1. colloq
Someone who is rather eccentric or comically entertaining. See also dag¹.

Etymology: Early 20c: from British dialect dag a dare.