give someone a dig

give (someone) a dig

To say something snarky or insulting to someone. I can always count on my mother to give me a dig about my appearance. I'm really not trying to give you a dig, it's just constructive feedback. I can speak the language very well, but natives still can't resist giving me digs about my accent.

See also: dig, give

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give someone a dig

tv. to insult someone; to say something which will irritate a person. Jane gave Bob a dig about his carelessness with money.

See also: dig, give, someone

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