dag

Meaning

  1. A lump of matted wool and dung hanging from a sheep's rear.
  2. An unfashionable, awkward or uncool person, usually said affectionately.
  3. A funny or eccentric character.

Example

Dad's such a dag in his socks and sandals.

Origin

The wool sense is from British dialect; the 'unfashionable person' sense developed in Australia.

Nearby words

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