Origin of dig
1
1275–1325; Middle English
diggen, perhaps representing an OE derivative of
dīc
ditch; Middle French
diguer to dig (< Middle Dutch) is attested later and apparently not the immediate source
Words nearby dig
Definition for digs (2 of 2)
dig
2
[ dig ]
/ dɪg /
verb (used with object), dug, dig·ging. Slang.
to understand: Can you dig what I'm saying?
to take notice of: Dig those shoes he's wearing.
to like, love, or enjoy: She digs that kind of music. We really dig each other.
Origin of dig
2
1935–40; perhaps < Irish (
an)
dtuig(eann tú mé?) do you understand me? and parallel expressions with
tuigim I understand (see
twig2)
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British Dictionary definitions for digs (1 of 3)
digs
/ (dɪɡz) /
pl n
British informal
lodgings
Word Origin for digs
C19: shortened from
diggings, perhaps referring to where one
digs or works, but see also
dig in
British Dictionary definitions for digs (2 of 3)
British Dictionary definitions for digs (3 of 3)
dig
/ (dɪɡ) /
verb digs, digging or dug
noun
Word Origin for dig
C13
diggen, of uncertain origin