Dig

v.

Heard in Kilkenny, Waterford and Dublin

A physical punch or strike to the body.

In use

Be careful there now or I'll give you a dig across the earhole!

Posh English

Exercise caution at once or I shall deliver a sharp punch to your ear.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Would ya like a bright digAn aggressive offer of a powerful punch or wallop.
  • Dig de durtDifficult to clean; caked on dirt.
  • Dig the graveRhyming slang for a shave. Also known as Chas 'n' Dave.
  • Sly digA surreptitious blow delivered when the referee or others are not watching.
  • Swing for yeTo cause physical harm to another. To hit someone a dig. To box the head off somebody.
  • How's the bodyA familiar greeting inquiring after one's health.