dig
/dɪɡ/
noun
- A sarcastic or critical remark.
- His comment was a subtle dig at her cooking.
- She made a dig about his messy desk.
- I ignored the dig and changed the subject.
- An archaeological excavation site.
- The dig revealed the remains of an ancient village.
- They discovered a Roman coin at the dig.
- The team spent the summer working at a dig in Egypt.
- A push or poke with a finger or elbow.
- She felt a dig in her back and turned around.
- A playful dig on the shoulder got his attention.
- He gave me a dig in the ribs to wake me up.
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verb
- To break up and move earth or other material using a tool, hands, or a machine.
- We need to dig a trench for the water pipe.
- The dog dug in the backyard to bury its bone.
- The gardener dug a hole to plant the rose bush.
- To search for something by turning over or removing material.
- He dug into the pile of papers to find the contract.
- She dug through her purse looking for her keys.
- Archaeologists dig for ancient artifacts in the desert.
- To like, enjoy, or understand something (informal).
- She digs vintage fashion and collects old dresses.
- I really dig this song — it's so catchy.
- Do you dig what I'm saying?
- To push or thrust something into something else.
- The horse dug its hooves into the soft ground.
- He dug his elbow into my side to get my attention.
- She dug the shovel into the dirt with all her strength.
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