spiteful act; snide remark; dig
Refers to words or actions done out of spite or to indirectly criticize someone. Often used in the phrase 当て付けがましい (passive-aggressive, snide).
I got angry at his snide way of speaking.
Is that a dig at me?
do out of spite; make a pointed remark; have a dig at · flaunt affection; show off a relationship
Standard kanji spelling.
Common variant with kana for the second element.
Irregular okurigana usage; rarely seen.
Compound of 当て (ate, 'to direct at') + 付け (tsuke, 'to attach'). Literally 'attaching a direction at someone', implying an indirect, pointed remark or action.