day dot

noun

day dot

noun

Etymology Variant of year dot.

1

Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Slang A very long time ago; as far back as one can remember.

  • I've always said right from day dot that New Zealand and Perth are going to be the teams to beat, because they have been there and done that.2017, “Basketball: Beware the Breakers in ANBL playoffs”, in New Zealand Herald:
  • From day dot, Walsh has had a master plan.2016, John Bailey, “Is art really just about bonking? MONA's David Walsh ruffles feathers (again)”, in The Sydney Morning Herald:
Related terms
year dot

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