General
daggy
What does daggy mean?
Unstylish or nerdy, frequently in an affectionate sense.
"He wears the daggiest dad shorts but he pulls it off."
Origin
Adjective from 'dag'.
Frequently asked questions
What does daggy mean?
It means unfashionable, nerdy or uncool — but often in a fond, endearing way rather than as a harsh put-down.
Where does daggy come from?
It's the adjective form of 'dag', an Australian word for a daggy or eccentric person (originally the matted, dung-caked wool on a sheep).
Is daggy an insult?
Not really — it's usually affectionate, describing something charmingly dorky, like daggy dad jokes or daggy old clothes.
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