adv
Meaning 1
A general intensifier.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Standard Lemma guide
diggety
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Pronunciation
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/ˈdɪɡəti/
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[ˈdɪɡəɾi]
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adv
Meaning 2
Used to extend the form of the verb dig.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: humorous, informal
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intj
Meaning 3
Used to express excitement, surprise, or similar strong emotion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Examples
- hot diggety dog
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intj
Meaning 4
Imitative of rapid movement or commotion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, uncommon
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noun
Meaning 5
Alternative spelling of diggity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, uncountable
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History
Etymology
Fanciful extension of another lexical item, possibly hot dog (interjection) or dig + -ety, an expressive suffix used to extend monosyllabic words. It is unclear whether this word or the whole phrase hot diggety dog came first. Compare African American Vernacular English dig. Attested since the end of the nineteenth century.