1. to break up and move earth with a tool or one’s hands
2. to search for and remove something from the ground
3. to push or poke into something

1. an act of digging or excavating
2. a critical or mocking remark
Usage: informal

Examples

• The workers will dig a hole for the new fence post.
• Archaeologists dig carefully to uncover ancient artifacts.
• She felt the cat’s claws dig into her arm.
• I really dig that new song on the radio.
• The construction dig revealed old building foundations.
• His comment about her cooking was clearly a dig.
• They had to dig through piles of paperwork to find the contract.
• The dog loves to dig in the backyard garden.