What is the meaning of the slang word dig?

Answer by  John (9008)

It can mean either "to understand" or "to like," depending upon the context. For example, "You dig how I got that job? " means "Do you understand how I got that job? " "I dig your house," on the other hand, means "I like your house. "

Answer by  AnthroBoss (122)

There are two slang meanings for dig. First, it means like or enjoy. "I really dig this kind of music," for example. The derivation of this usage is simple. If you can dig into something, then it must be something you enjoy. Second, it can mean understand as in, "I ain't going there, you dig? "

Answer by  324hjt (610)

The slang word "dig" usually means to like something, or to look at something in a favorable light. For instance, "I really dig that girl's book, you should buy it".

Answer by  jazzy22 (8)

It means 'to understand' 'to get' 'to appreciate. ' You explain something to someone and you ask: Do you dig that? You are asking: Do you get that? Do you understand that? You tell someone that you really dig certain music. You are saying that you really appreciate it on a deep level of feeling.