What does DAGGY mean?

Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

1. (informal, Australian, New Zealand) unfashionable or outdated in style or appearance.

2. (informal, Australian) untidy, shabby, or dirty in appearance.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈdæɡi/

UK: /ˈdæɡi/

Origin and Usage

The word "daggy" originated in Australia and New Zealand and is commonly used in informal contexts to describe something that is unfashionable, outdated, or uncool in style or appearance. It can also be used to describe something that is untidy, shabby, or dirty in appearance. The word has been in use since at least the 1960s and is still commonly used today.

Synonyms

unfashionable, outdated, uncool, old-fashioned, outmoded, behind the times, passé, antiquated, square, dorky

Related Words

dregs, faggy, naggy, raggy, saggy, taggy, waggy

Example Sentences

• Her dress was so daggy, it looked like it came from a thrift store.
• He refused to wear anything that he thought was daggy or uncool.
• The old house was dark, damp, and daggy, with peeling wallpaper and creaky floorboards.