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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Euroz Hartleys considers the DUG investment case to be intact ahead of the company’s 1H result on Feb. 26.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
DUG is a Swedish company, and although they have plans to launch in China and expand across Europe, for now, potato milk is only available to ship online through Amazon to the U.K.
From Salon • Sep. 23, 2021
Several weeks ago, DUG, a vegan-friendly plant-based drink company, introduced potato milk in three new varieties: Original for your cereal, Barista for your hot drinks, and Unsweetened without any added sugar.
From Salon • Sep. 23, 2021
The Grave of Love I DUG, beneath the cypress shade, What well might seem an elfin's grave; And every pledge in earth I laid, That erst thy false affection gave.
From Bulchevy's Book of English Verse by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
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