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daggy

daggy

1 9.6
Not fashionable and socially awkward in appearance, often in a funny, likeable way
  • adjective
  • /ˈdæɡi/
  • Australian
translation icon : desaliñado
  • The comedian joked about his daggy fashion sense, making the audience laugh.

Examples

  • He wore a daggy sweater that made everyone smile with its retro style.

  • Is that a really daggy idea or something?

    Paws (1997)

  • Her choice of shoes was a bit daggy, but she loved them for their comfort.

Synonyms

tacky
vsdaggy
  • Informal
68 4.3

Showy in a cheap way that looks bad

is unfashionable in a more plain, socially awkward and sometimes endearing way
uncool
vsdaggy
  • Informal
40 7.4

Not fashionable or popular and thought boring

is similar but often feels mildly amusing or endearing rather than flat
dorky
vsdaggy
  • Informal
33 7.7

Awkward and not fashionable in a slightly silly way

is about being unfashionable with a stronger sense of style awkwardness
scruffy
vsdaggy
23 3.8

Messy and untidy in clothes or appearance

is more about unfashionable style and social awkwardness rather than untidiness
dowdy
vsdaggy
6 7.1

Plain and old-fashioned in a way that looks unattractive

is plainer and more likely to seem amusing or endearing than merely dull
raggie
vsdaggy
  • UK
9.9

Having old torn clothes and looking untidy

is about unfashionable style and comic awkwardness rather than just raggedness
punkish
vsdaggy
  • Offensive
9.3

Shabby and of low quality or value

is unfashionable or awkward but can feel amusing or harmless rather than contemptible
bumpkinly
vsdaggy
  • Offensive
9.9

Showing simple, awkward country manners or dress

is focused on unfashionable appearance and social awkwardness rather than rural simplicity

Antonyms

stylish
85 2.0

Clothes or rooms that look fashionable and attractive

trendy
64 3.1

Very fashionable and popular now

How Unfashionable

shabby
33 2.5
tacky
  • Informal
68 4.3
uncool
  • Informal
40 7.4
daggy
  • Australian
1 9.6
quirky
67 4.4

Surface Forms

daggy positive

Morphology

daggy = dag (semi-transparent) = dag + y

Formed productively from the slang noun 'dag' + '-y'; the sense 'unfashionable' follows from the slang but is regional and somewhat figurative for many learners.

Etymology

Daggy comes from Australian slang dag, which first meant a 'clump of dried wool or dung on a sheep' and later a 'funny, slightly uncool person'. So calling someone or something daggy means they are unfashionably awkward or socially odd in a kind, amusing way.