break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc.

the boar had been digging for roots

she had to dig the garden

authorities cause chaos by digging up roads

push or poke sharply

he dug his hands into his pockets

like, appreciate, or understand

I really dig heavy rock

an act or spell of digging

a thorough dig of the whole plot

a push or poke with one's elbow, finger, etc.

Ginnie gave her sister a dig in the ribs