dig meaning and definition

DIG noun

Definition of dig (noun)

1. the site of an archeological exploration
   • "they set up camp next to the dig"
   • synonyms: archeological site, excavation
2. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
   • "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
   • synonyms: barb, gibe, jibe, shaft, shot, slam
3. a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)
   • "the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover"
4. the act of digging
   • "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton"
   • synonyms: digging, excavation
5. the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
   • "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
   • synonyms: jab

DIG verb

Definition of dig (verb)

1. turn up, loosen, or remove earth
   • "Dig we must"; "turn over the soil for aeration"
   • synonyms: cut into, delve, turn over
2. create by digging
   • "dig a hole"; "dig out a channel"
   • synonyms: dig out
3. work hard
   • "She was digging away at her math homework"; "Lexicographers drudge all day long"
   • synonyms: drudge, fag, grind, labor, labour, moil, toil, travail
4. remove, harvest, or recover by digging
   • "dig salt"; "dig coal"
   • synonyms: dig out, dig up
5. thrust down or into
   • "dig the oars into the water"; "dig your foot into the floor"
6. remove the inner part or the core of
   • "the mining company wants to excavate the hillside"
   • synonyms: excavate, hollow
7. poke or thrust abruptly
   • "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
   • synonyms: jab, poke, prod, stab
8. get the meaning of something
   • "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
   • synonyms: apprehend, compass, comprehend, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy