Dig n (N.Z.) informal short for →
Digger →
1
dig
vb , digs, digging, dug
1 when tr, often foll by: up to cut into, break up, and turn over or remove (earth, soil, etc.), esp. with a spade
2 to form or excavate (a hole, tunnel, passage, etc.) by digging, usually with an implement or (of animals) with feet, claws, etc.
to dig a tunnel
3 often foll by: through to make or force (one's way), esp. by removing obstructions
he dug his way through the crowd
4 tr; often foll by: out or up to obtain by digging
to dig potatoes, to dig up treasure
5 tr; often foll by: out or up to find or discover by effort or searching
to dig out unexpected facts
6 tr; foll by: in or into to thrust or jab (a sharp instrument, weapon, etc.); poke
he dug his spurs into the horse's side
7 tr; foll by: in or into to mix (compost, etc.) with soil by digging
8 tr
Informal to like, understand, or appreciate
9 intr (U.S.)
slang to work hard, esp. for an examination
10 intr (Brit)
informal to have lodgings
I dig in South London
n
12 a thrust or poke, esp. in the ribs
13 a cutting or sarcastic remark
14 Informal an archaeological excavation, (See also)
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dig in →
digs
(C13 diggen, of uncertain origin)
dig.
abbrev. for digest (book or summary)
dig in
vb adv
1 (Military) to provide (a defensive position) by digging foxholes, trenches, etc.
2 Informal to entrench (oneself) firmly
3 intr
Informal to defend or maintain a position firmly, as in an argument
4 intr
Informal to begin vigorously to eat
don't wait, just dig in
5 ♦
dig one's heels in
Informal to refuse stubbornly to move or be persuaded
grim dig
n (N.Z.)
informal, obsolete an obdurate soldier
infra dig
adj postpositive
Informal beneath one's dignity
(C19: from Latin phrase infra dignitatem)