Cork Slang, Like
A Dictionary of Cork Slang
by Seán Beecher
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DIG (1)
Construct:
Noun
Definition:
A taunt.
Use:
I see you had an old dig at him.
I see you were taunting him.
Derivation:
Unknown, but note 'DÃg altas' and 'DÃg laid' - vengeance, avenge.
(Meyer)
Possibly figurative use of 'to dig' as 'to poke' (a person in the ribs).
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