Dago red

or dago red

noun

, Slang: Offensive.

1. a cheap red wine, especially a jug wine of Italian origin.

Sensitive Note

The term Dago red is perceived as insulting to or by Italians. Dago is a contemptuous term used to refer to an Italian.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dago red¹

First recorded in 1895–1900