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dag out

C1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To look or act in an uncool, nerdy way — but in a friendly, funny sense.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

(Australian slang) To dress in an unfashionable, dorky, or deliberately unstylish way, often comfortably and without caring about appearance.

"I'm just going to dag out this weekend — trackies, old jumper, the works."

Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 idiomatic slang

(Australian slang) To act in a silly, goofy, or endearingly uncool manner.

"He totally dagged out at the party, doing his old dad-dance moves all night."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Exclusively Australian English slang. 'Dag' in Australian English is an affectionate term for someone who is unfashionable or silly but likable. 'Dag out' suggests leaning into that persona. Not considered insulting in informal settings.

Commonly used with

completely totally weekend home around

Forms

Base
dag out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
dags out
he/she/it
Past simple
daged out
yesterday
Past participle
daged out
have + pp
-ing form
daging out
continuous

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