Tie-lighter Share definition Flag The tendency of ESPN's Digger Phelps to hold a highlighter the same color as his tie, no matter what color his tie is. Digger had the blue tie-lighter going during yesterday's UNC-Duke game on Gameday. Tie-lighter by Jman077 December 14, 2008 0 0 Get merch Get the Tie-lighter mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch