A children's game in which the object is to overtake and touch; = tig, n. 2.

A children's game, in which one or more of the players hide, and the rest, at a given signal, set out to find them.

A children's game in which one player pursues the others until he touches one of them, who in turn becomes pursuer; = tig, n.

A children's game, in which one of the players—usually designated tig or it—pursues the others until he overtakes and touches or ‘tigs’ one, who in…

The children's game of ‘tag’ (tag, n.2 1). Also figurative. Cf. touch, n. 6f.

A children's game in which one player pursues the others until he or she catches and touches one of them, the player who is caught then becoming the…

A children's game of tag. Cf. widdy, n.

the children's game of ‘tag’ (tag, n.2 1); cf. touch, n. 6f.

The children's game ‘tig’; the player who is ‘it’. Also tiggy (or tiggery) touchwood, a version of the game in which players can only be caught…

A children's game of tag; = widdy widdy way, n. Also in chain widdy in same sense.

a children's chasing game in which players must touch something made of wood as a means of becoming ‘safe’ from being caught; = tiggy touchwood at…

Any of various children's chasing games similar to tag.

= pom-pom-pull-away, n.

A version of the game of tag in which a player may gain temporary immunity by squatting on the ground.

= squat tag, n.

A children's game in which one player has the task of catching or touching any of the others; = tag, n.2 1.

A children's game in which one player has the task of catching or touching any of the others; = tag, n.2 1 Cf. he, n.1 3b.

(see quot. 1977).