digs

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
  2. noun temporary living quarters
  3. noun the site of an archeological exploration

Etymology

Clipping of diggings.

Synonyms

diggings

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