- plural of dig.
digs
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of digs
C19: shortened from diggings , perhaps referring to where one digs or works, but see also dig in
Example Sentences
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But judging by Barker’s shallow screenplay, I doubt that it will be too long before someone digs deeper, striking an unassailable, solid-gold classic.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Both of the youngsters fledged, or took their first flight from the nest, but are still hanging around their natal digs, enjoying parental food deliveries and protection from intruders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Small digs have since uncovered "extremely rare" evidence of early humans and animals - including the bones of a hippopotamus which roamed Wales 120,000 years ago.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Her mother had not communicated with Chapman’s brother about this very effectively — which was not a new pattern of behavior, but a problem dating back to childhood that Chapman digs into in her book.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
He digs into a drawer and pulls out a whole bunch of papers.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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