#     contains      relative to newer annotated tag (v1.6.3.2~35)
 #     branch        relative to newer tag or branch (master~4)
 #     describe      relative to older annotated tag (v1.6.3.1-13-gdd42c2f)
+#     tag           relative to any older tag (v1.6.3.1-13-gdd42c2f)
 #     default       exactly matching tag
 #
 # If you would like a colored hint about the current dirty state, set
                                        git describe --contains HEAD ;;
                                (branch)
                                        git describe --contains --all HEAD ;;
+                               (tag)
+                                       git describe --tags HEAD ;;
                                (describe)
                                        git describe HEAD ;;
                                (* | default)