Dig at Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈæt
DIG-at
dˈɪɡ/ /ˈæt
DIG-at
Definition
A 'dig at' is a remark or comment meant to insult or criticize someone, usually in a subtle or indirect way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and often found in conversations or written media; a 'dig at' is not a direct insult but can still be hurtful. Common collocations: 'make a dig at', 'take a dig at'. Often confused with 'jab' or 'jibe'; 'dig at' is subtler.
Spanish: insinuación - indirectaPortuguese (BR): cutucada - indiretaPortuguese (PT): bocadinha - indiretaChinese (Simplified): 挖苦 - 讽刺Chinese (Traditional): 挖苦 - 諷刺Hindi: कटाक्षArabic: سخرية غير مباشرة - تلميح سلبيBengali: পরোক্ষ বিদ্রুপ - খোঁচাRussian: колкость - язвительное замечаниеJapanese: 皮肉 - 当てこすりVietnamese: lời mỉa mai - lời châm chọcKorean: 빈정거림 - 비꼬는 말Turkish: iğneleme - imalı sözUrdu: طنز کرنا - ہلکا سا مذاقIndonesian: sindiran - ejekan
Example Sentences
He made a dig at my haircut.
basic
She can't stop taking digs at her brother.
basic
That was a clear dig at my cooking.
basic
I couldn't tell if her joke was just funny or a dig at me.
natural
She couldn't resist a little dig at her ex during the speech.
natural
Every time someone mentions money, he has to get a dig at lawyers.
natural