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