dug
1 Americanverb
noun
noun
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the nipple, teat, udder, or breast of a female mammal
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a human breast, esp when old and withered
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of dug
1520–30; origin obscure; perhaps < a Germanic base akin to Danish dægge, Norwegian degge, Swedish dägga to suckle
Example Sentences
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In the 1980s, The Dug Out youth club in Barton Hill was a place that embraced this new idea of 'graffiti' as a form of expression.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
Was Dug a wellness influencer in the making?
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025
But every time she swayed the ocean drum, filled with beads that mimicked the sound of rain, Dug got up to explore, standing in front of it, head cocked to the side.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025
Eventually, like most other dogs there, Dug took a cue from his humans and relaxed on his mat as they stroked his fur.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025
I started to follow it, then remembered to run back and grab my textbook off of the Dig Dug game, just like David had in the movie.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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