tig

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verb

ˈtig

tigged; tigged; tigging; tigs

intransitive verb

1

chiefly Scottish

a

: to poke or pat one in a playful manner

b

: to have dealings : meddle, tamper

—used with with

2

dialectal : annoy, tease, pester

transitive verb

1

: tag entry 4

2

Australia : to touch for a loan

tig

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noun

"

plural -s

1

chiefly Scottish : a noticeable but not violent touch : pat, poke

2

: the game of tag

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English tiggen

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