tig I. \ˈtig\verb (tigged ; tigged ; tigging ; tigs) Etymology: Middle English tiggen intransitive verb 1.chiefly Scotland a.: to poke or pat one in a playful manner b.: to have dealings : meddle, tamper — used with with 2.dialect: annoy, tease, pester transitive verb 1.: tag IV 2.Australia: to touch for a loan II. noun (-s) 1.chiefly Scotland: a noticeable but not violent touch : pat, poke 2.: the game of tag