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diggable

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Capable of being dug.

Possible and (especially) feasible to dig physically.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The rocky soil was diggable, but only with difficulty.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: excavatable

Antonyms: undiggable

2

adj

Meaning 2

Capable of being dug.

Worthy of digging (appreciating and enjoying).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncommon

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: appreciable, enjoyable
  • Yeah, their jazz is diggable, but they leave something on the table by not getting funkier with the horns.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: appreciable, enjoyable

Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

Suitable for the American news aggregator Digg.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From dig + -able.

From Digg + -able.