Dig, dag, dug

v.

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A blow with the fist.

In use

I'll dig de head offa you.

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I shall punch your head clean off.

  • DigA punch or a box, as in 'I'll give you a dig' or 'he hit him a dig'. Not to be confused…
  • Sly digA surreptitious blow delivered when the referee or others are not watching.
  • I'll be dug outta yeA threat that the violence visited on you will be intense.
  • DagTo have sexual intercourse; to obtain some.
  • On the dagTruanting or skipping school for the day.
  • Dig de durtDifficult to clean; caked on dirt.