dag
word
Definition
(Australian slang) A 'dag' is a person who is not fashionable or is socially awkward, often in a funny or endearing way.
Usage & Nuances
This word is informal, mainly used in Australia and New Zealand, sometimes affectionately, sometimes teasing. Unlike 'nerd' or 'geek', a 'dag' is more about odd fashion or silly behavior rather than intelligence. Not usually offensive, but context matters.
Spanish: persona poco elegante - pringado (informal, despectivo)Portuguese (BR): pessoa brega - pessoa cafona (informal)Portuguese (PT): pessoa pirosa - pessoa foleira (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 邋遢的人 - 不合群的人Chinese (Traditional): 邋遢的人 - 不合群的人Hindi: गंवार - अजीब दिखने वाला व्यक्तिArabic: شخص غير أنيق - شخص غريب الأطوار
Example Sentences
Sarah is such a dag for wearing those silly socks.
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He loves dancing like a dag at weddings.
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My brother is a real dag sometimes.
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Don't worry about being a dag—that's what makes you fun!
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Everyone has a bit of dag in them, even the cool kids.
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You can be a bit of a dag, but people love you for it.
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