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Definition of digs

digs

/dɪɡz/
digs
Plural:digs
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• noun

1

Temporary or rented living quarters, such as a student room, apartment, or lodgings (used informally in the plural).

Example

"Once he started university, he moved into cheap student digs near the campus."

2

Plural form of dig: archaeological excavations, pointed or sarcastic remarks, or physical pokes.

Example

"The summer archaeological digs uncovered several ancient Roman coins and pottery shards."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When meaning living quarters or lodgings, 'digs' is an informal plural tantum noun that always appears in the plural form and takes a plural verb.

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• Nearby Words

dignity
digress
digression
digs
digul
dik-dik
dike

Word Origin & Etymology

As a term for lodgings, it originated in the late 19th century as a shortened form of 'diggings', a term first used by gold miners in California and Australia for the places where they excavated and camped.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Digs. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/digs
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