noun
digging
DIH-gihng
noun
1
The act of making holes or excavating earth.
"The digging for the new foundation took all week."
2
(informal, usually plural) Lodgings; a place where one lives.
"He invited us back to his diggings for coffee."
How to Use Digging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe activity of digging, or (old-fashioned/informal) a person’s lodgings.
Word Forms
diggings plural
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