dig on
C1 slang transitive
In simple words
To really like someone or something.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
slang
To like or appreciate someone or something, often with enthusiasm.
"He's been digging on jazz ever since his uncle took him to a concert."
2 C1
idiomatic
slang
To be romantically attracted to someone.
"Everyone could tell she was digging on him from the way she laughed at everything he said."
Usage notes
Dated slang associated with jazz culture, the 1950s–70s, and later hip-hop revival. 'Dig' alone (meaning to appreciate) is more common; 'dig on' specifically with 'on' is rarer and more regional. Occasionally revived ironically.
Commonly used with
music vibe someone style scene
Forms
Base
dig on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
digs on
he/she/it
Past simple
diged on
yesterday
Past participle
diged on
have + pp
-ing form
diging on
continuous
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