Sly dig

n.

Heard in Westmeath

A surreptitious blow delivered when the referee or others are not watching.

In use

I gave him a sly dig before the ball landed

Posh English

I delivered a surreptitious punch to the fellow before the sphere touched the turf.

  • DigA punch or sharp blow.
  • SlyA person who is mean spirited, cruel, or deeply untrustworthy.
  • Sly offTo abandon one's friend in favour of another companion.
  • Sly oneA quick, sneaky drink, jab, or look.
  • The sly lack!A secret girlfriend whom nobody knows about.
  • Dig de durtDifficult to clean; caked on dirt.