noun
cag
Cag (noun) means a small barrel or keg. Example: “They kept a cag of nails in the shed.”
noun
1
A small barrel or keg.
"They kept a cag of nails in the shed."
2
A stump or knob left on a tree where a branch has been cut off.
"A cag of old wood stuck out from the trunk."
verb
1
To annoy, offend, or upset someone (dialect).
"Stop cagging him about his accent."
How to use cag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rare, mostly dialect word for a small keg, or for a leftover stump/knob; as a verb it means to annoy someone.
When to use it
Very uncommon outside regional British dialect — most speakers will never encounter this word.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cags
- Third person singular
- cags
- Past tense
- cagged
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Etymology
From Middle English kag, borrowed from a North Germanic source related to Old Norse kaggi and Swedish kagge, all meaning "keg."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cag” mean?
The word “cag” means a small barrel or keg. In plain terms, a rare, mostly dialect word for a small keg, or for a leftover stump/knob; as a verb it means to annoy someone.
How do you use “cag” in a sentence?
Here is “cag” used in a sentence: “They kept a cag of nails in the shed.”
What part of speech is “cag”?
Depending on how it is used, “cag” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “cag” come from?
The word “cag” comes from Middle English. From Middle English kag, borrowed from a North Germanic source related to Old Norse kaggi and Swedish kagge, all meaning "keg.".
How many meanings does “cag” have?
“Cag” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small barrel or keg.
