Digger

/ˈdɪɡər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or machine that digs.

The digger was used to excavate the foundation for the new building.

An informal term for someone who searches for or finds something, often used in a context of searching for gold or treasure.

The diggers rushed to the riverbank when gold was discovered.

A type of construction equipment designed for digging and moving earth.

The contractor hired a large digger to complete the roadwork.

A person, especially a child, who enjoys digging in the ground, like in a sandbox.

The little digger spent the afternoon building sandcastles and digging moats.

From Old English 'dician', which means to excavate or hollow out.

digger's license

A certification or permit allowing someone to operate digging equipment.

digging deep

Searching thoroughly for information or resources.

excavation

The act of digging out material from the ground.

trowel

A small hand tool used for digging.

shovel

A tool for digging or moving material.

A derogatory term for someone who is overly interested in someone's personal life or affairs.

Stop being such a digger and mind your own business!

An informal term for a person who is searching for something, often related to dating.

He's a digger looking for the next chance at love.