noun
Uncommon
digs
dihgz
Digs (noun) means (informal, plural) A place someone lives; lodgings. Example: “Come check out my new digs sometime.”
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(informal, plural) A place someone lives; lodgings.
"Our new digs are at the corner of Market and Castro – a great and gay neighborhood that will be a pleasure to work in. The new office has room for four women to work comfortably, a tiny deck and back yard, and looks out on two trees."
— “Editor's note”, [Editor's note] (1993)
"Corley at the first go-off was inclined to suspect it was something to do with Stephen being fired out of his digs for bringing in a bloody tart off the street."
— James Joyce, [Episode 16] (1922)
"Come check out my new digs sometime."
How to use digs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual British/informal word for one’s home or living space.
When to use it
Informal; common in British English.
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Etymology
A shortened form of diggings.
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What does “digs” mean?
The word “digs” means (informal, plural) A place someone lives; lodgings. In plain terms, casual British/informal word for one’s home or living space.
How do you pronounce “digs”?
“Digs” is pronounced dihgz (/dɪɡz/ in IPA).
How do you use “digs” in a sentence?
Here is “digs” used in a sentence: “Come check out my new digs sometime.”
What part of speech is “digs”?
“Digs” is a noun.
Is “digs” a common word?
“Digs” is an uncommon word in modern English.
