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.
See also: dig, give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • give (someone) a dig
  • give a dig
  • dig (something)
  • dig down
  • dig (deep) into (one's) pocket(s)
  • dig this
  • dig in
  • dig in(to) (something)
  • dig into
  • dig some dirt up