“Digs” is slang for home or accomodation and it can also be used meaning “clothes”.
What does it mean when you say nice digs?
Mostly heard it as a slang synonym for likes but have heard it used on tv as a slang term for residence. Have never come across it as a slang term for clothes as that would be confusing – “do you like this house I am wearing?”, “ yes those are nice digs”.
Why are houses called digs?
Digs/Diggings
Digs is derived from the earlier term diggings, which shares the same meaning of “living quarters” or “lodging.” This sense of diggings goes back to the 19th century.
What does pretty sweet digs mean?
It means you have a nice home.
What does digging a girl mean?
slang To like (romantically or otherwise), understand, or approve of someone.
Is dig an insult?
1. cutting remark, crack (slang), insult, taunt, sneer, jeer, quip, barb, wisecrack (informal), gibe She couldn’t resist a dig at him after his unfortunate performance. 2.
What does hood mean in slang?
The definition of a hood is slang for a neighborhood. An example of a hood is what you’d call the area in which you live in the inner city.
What does wisecracker mean in slang?
: a clever or sarcastic remark. wisecrack. verb. wisecracked; wisecracking; wisecracks.
What does Turf mean in slang?
Slang. the neighborhood over which a street gang asserts its authority. a familiar area, as of residence or expertise: Denver is her turf. When you talk literature you’re getting into my turf.
What are slang words for home?
hooch.(or hootch)[slang],hovel,hut,hutch,shack,shanty.
Why is a house called a pad?
“It generally refers to a smaller residence. When people were referring to a place to stay, they wouldn’t be talking about a mansion—these were criminals or poor young people,” Sheidlower said. “Nowadays if you were going to refer to a large home as a pad, it would be an ironic kind of thing.”
What do you call an old house?
Noun. Antiquated house. antiquated house. historic house.
What is slang for clothes?
ensemble. garments. duds (informal) apparel. clobber (British, slang)
What does it mean when a guy says he’s digging you?
slang To like (romantically or otherwise), understand, or approve of someone. A: “OK, you understand everything I told you?” B: “Yeah, I dig you man.” I’m going to ask Cynthia out on a date tonight—I really dig her.
What does digging your vibe mean?
dig some vibes – enjoy/appreciate some music (with the implication that they will go somewhere to hear some music.)
What does I dig your style mean?
If someone says, “I dig you,” they mean, “I understand,” and if they say, “I dig your outfit,” they like it. Both slang usages come from 1930s African American English.
