What does daggy mean in Australia?

There's the adjective daggy, which means "unkempt, scruffy," and which is a bit deprecatory, but could be worse considering it's a close cousin of dag.
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What does the word daggy mean?

/ (ˈdæɡɪ) / adjective daggier or daggiest Australian informal. untidy; dishevelled. eccentric.
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What does it mean to call someone a dag?

dag. An unfashionable person; a person lacking style or character; a socially awkward adolescent, a 'nerd'. These senses of dag derive from an earlier Australian sense of dag meaning 'a "character", someone eccentric but entertainingly so'.
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What are daggy clothes?

Meaning of daggy in English

not fashionable or attractive: Personally I would like just to be able to wear comfy daggy clothes wherever I go.
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What are dunnies on a girl?

dunny. noun (Austral. & old-fashioned N.Z. informal) toilet, lavatory, bathroom, loo (Brit. informal), W.C., bog (slang), Gents or Ladies, can (U.S. & Canad.
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What does cheeky mean in Australia?

Cheeky: Used widely in Aboriginal Australia, the word cheeky isn't only used to refer to insolence but also behaviour that is dangerous. A dog prone to biting people, for example, would be described as “cheeky”.
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What does Onya mean in Australian?

informal Australian. An exclamation of approval; good on you! 'they're the leading qualifiers for the next round. Onya fellas!
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Where does the term Dag come from?

Dag is an Australian and New Zealand slang term, also daggy (adjective). In Australia, it is often used as an affectionate insult for someone who is, or is perceived to be, unfashionable, lacking self-consciousness about their appearance and/or with poor social skills yet affable and amusing.
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What's an Australian Bogan?

Bogan. (Noun) An uncouth or uncultured person. See also: feral, ratbag, reptile, bevan etc.
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What does Sheila mean in Australia?

sheila. A girl or woman. This word first appeared in Australian English in 1832 with the spelling shelah. It was initially used in Australia to refer to a woman of Irish origin, but from the late 19th century onwards it became a general term for a woman or girl.
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What does dobbing mean in Australia?

verbWord forms: dobs, dobbing or dobbed (adverb) Australian and New Zealand informal. 1. ( transitive) to inform against or report, esp to the police.
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How do you spell daggy?

daggy
  1. ''pre-worn' clothing might be a bit daggy'
  2. 'He dresses in daggy grey suits and is so shy he usually talks to the ground. ...
  3. 'She was wearing a daggy long floral skirt. ...
  4. 'Dressed in my daggy jeans, I waited for the set to finish, and chatted with a random chap out the front.
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How do you respond to thank you in Australia?

1. “No worries” If you say 'thank you' to an Australian or you show your appreciation for something they've done for you, this is often the reply you'll hear.
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What does the name Faggy mean?

of or resembling a gay man. Offensive. effeminate. Offensive. coyly affected.
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What is the C word in Australia?

In Australia, "cunt" (pronounced "cunt", as in "bunt") has many connotations – most of which are actually positive. For example: If a friend of mine were to be exceptional at motorsports or a nice person in genera,l he would henceforth be referred to as a "sick-cunt".
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What does bottle o mean in Australia?

bottle-o (plural bottle-os) (Australia, New Zealand, informal) A bottle shop. (Australia, informal, obsolete) A door-to-door trader in used bottles.
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What does Lolly mean in Australia?

A lolly is a sweet or piece of confectionery. Particular to Australia and New Zealand, lolly has been part of Aussie slang since the 1850s. A conversation lolly is a sugary lolly with a conversational, often romantic, sentiment impressed into it.
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What is meaning of DAG in English?

/dāga/ mn. scar countable noun. A scar is a mark on the skin which is left after a wound has healed.
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What does DAG mean in texting?

DAG means "Damn."
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What does Donny mean in Australia?

(Australia and New Zealand slang) Any other place or fixture used for urination and defecation: a latrine; a lavatory; a toilet.
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Can you call a girl mate in Australia?

The term "mate" is essentially gender neutral in Australia. This applies almost in all cases except perhaps if you're a male and bump into a woman who is 'generationally' older than you. In that case, just 'Sorry' or 'Excuse me' is fine.
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What does Bub mean in Australian?

bub (plural bubs) (Australia, slang) A baby.
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Why do Australian call English poms?

Australians have been using the word freely since its probable emergence in the late 19th century as a nickname for English immigrants, a short form of pomegranate, referring to their ruddy complexions.
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What does straya mean in Australia?

Straya is a modified word meaning “Australia”. “Straya” is a uniquely Australian term. Strayans use Straya as an endearing word for their country, but they also mention Straya on a daily basis for no particular reason.
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What's a Pantsman in Australia?

Noun. pants man (plural pants men) (Australia, slang) A promiscuous male.
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