tag1
¦ noun
1. a label providing identification or giving other information.
an electronic device attached to someone or something for monitoring purposes.
a nickname or popular description.
N. Amer. a vehicle licence plate.
2. a small piece or part that is attached to a main body.
a ragged lock of wool on a sheep.
the tip of an animal's tail when it is distinctively coloured.
a loose or leftover piece.
a metal or plastic point at the end of a shoelace.
3. a frequently repeated quotation or stock phrase.
Theatre a closing speech addressed to the audience.
a refrain or musical phrase in a song or piece of music.
4. Computing a character or set of characters appended to an item of data in order to identify it.
¦ verb (tags, tagging, tagged)
1. attach a label or tag to.
give a specified name or description to.
2. add to something as an afterthought.
3. (tag along) accompany someone without invitation.
4. shear away ragged locks of wool from (sheep).
Origin
ME (denoting a narrow hanging section of a decoratively slashed garment): of unknown origin.
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tag2
¦ noun
1. a children's game in which one chases the rest, and anyone who is caught then becomes the pursuer.
2. Baseball the action of tagging a runner.
¦ verb (tags, tagging, tagged)
1. touch (someone being chased) in a game of tag.
2. Baseball put (a runner) out by touching with the ball or with the hand holding the ball.
Origin
C18: perh. a var. of
tig.