Dago

Pronunciation: /deɪɡoʊ/

Definitions of dago

noun a derogatory term for a person of Italian or Spanish descent

Example Sentences

A1 My dago is my best friend.

A2 I always take my dago for a walk in the park.

B1 The dago greeted me with a wagging tail.

B2 I adopted a dago from the shelter and he has brought so much joy into my life.

C1 The dago's loyalty and companionship know no bounds.

C2 I have trained my dago to do various tricks and he never fails to impress.

Examples of dago in a Sentence

formal The term 'dago' is considered derogatory and offensive when referring to people of Italian descent.

informal I heard someone use the word 'dago' at the market, and it made me uncomfortable.

slang My grandpa used to tell stories about the old days when 'dago' was a common term for Italians.

figurative The use of the word 'dago' in that context is like a relic from a less enlightened time.

Grammatical Forms of dago

• past tense: dagoed
• plural: dagos
• comparative: more dago
• superlative: most dago
• present tense: dago
• future tense: will dago
• perfect tense: have dagoed
• continuous tense: is dagoing
• singular: dago
• positive degree: dago
• infinitive: to dago
• gerund: dagoing
• participle: dagoed

Origin and Evolution of dago

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dago' is believed to have originated as a derogatory term used by the British towards Spanish and Portuguese people.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'dago' became widely recognized as a racial slur towards individuals of Mediterranean descent, particularly Italians and Spanish people. Its usage has since decreased due to its offensive nature.