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digs

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɪɡz// UK //dˈɪɡz// digs Informal
Definition

n. 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.


SIMPLE

My digs are small but very cozy.

CONTEXTUAL

The students found cheap digs near the university campus.

COMPLEX

After years of traveling, he was happy to settle into permanent digs that felt like a true home.

Origin

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