dig on

The phrase "dig on" has roots in African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) and was more commonly used in the past to express attraction or observation.

Definition

B2Informal Speech

(slang, dated)To observe or watch someone closely.

Example

  • He was digging on the scene from across the street.

B2Informal Speech

(slang, dated)To feel attracted to someone.

Example

  • She could tell he was digging on her by the way he smiled.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dig on":

dig indig downdig intodig outdig upprat diggershovel outdig one's heels indredge upthrow dirtthrow dirt onpay dirtdrill downshovel testgold diggerdeep dive