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 digging (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 digging (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for digging (2 of 2)
dig
/ (dɪɡ) /
verb digs, digging or dug
noun
Word Origin for dig
C13
diggen, of uncertain origin