noun

1. DIGGING, the act of digging
2. DIGGING, a push with a body part (such as your elbow) : a poke or thrust
3. DIGGING, a criticism or insult that is directed toward a particular person or group
4. DIGGING, a place where scientists try to find buried objects by digging ; also : the act of digging for buried objects

verb

1. DIGGING, to move soil, sand, snow, etc., in order to create a hole
2. DIGGING, to form (a hole, tunnel, etc.) by removing soil, sand, snow, etc.
3. DIGGING, to uncover (something that is underground) by moving earth, soil, sand, etc.

1. Some animal has been digging in the garden.
2. They dug into the sand with their hands.
3. He dug down about 10 feet before he hit water.
4. She gave me a dig in the ribs to get my attention.
5. She participated in a dig last summer.