Dig
v.joyful, thoughtfulplayful
What it means
Informally, to like, appreciate, or understand something.
Reach for it when expressing relaxed enthusiasm or recognition in casual conversation
I dig how the new mural includes landmarks from every neighborhood.
Choose between these
6- playful
get
when casual speech means understanding a joke, style, or point
not when Get may show comprehension without any liking or approval.
- everyday
when simple, neutral approval is enough
not when Like loses the slang warmth and can indicate only mild preference.
- everyday
when accurate comprehension is all that should be claimed
not when Understand carries no enthusiasm and is too neutral for praise.
- warm
when value, skill, or thoughtfulness is being recognized
not when Appreciate sounds more measured and can mean gratitude rather than personal taste.
- warm
when the pleasure of an experience matters
not when Enjoy describes the response but not necessarily appreciation of the idea or style.
- professional
when respect for quality or achievement deserves emphasis
not when Admire is stronger and more formal than the easy approval expressed by dig.
Said against
3- dislike
- miss
- misunderstand
It naturally appears in
3- really dig
I really dig the way this tool keeps the original labels visible.
- dig the idea
They dig the idea but want a quieter color for the entrance.
- dig this
You'll dig this recording if you enjoy spare acoustic arrangements.
Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English verb, slang senses: to like, appreciate, or understand opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.