digs
n. countablen. a place where you live, especially if it is small or simple. You use this word informally to talk about your home.
n. a person's home or residence, typically implying modesty or informality. Plural in form; used with a singular or plural verb depending on context.
My digs are small but very cozy.
The students found cheap digs near the university campus.
After years of traveling, he was happy to settle into permanent digs that felt like a true home.
Clipping of diggings.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Usage
Always plural in form. Can take a singular or plural verb.
Last updated May 4, 2026