dug in English
- dug⇄dug (1), verb.
past tense and past participle of dig.
Ex. The dog dug a hole in the ground. The potatoes have all been dug. - dug⇄dug (2), noun.
a nipple; teat, especially of a female animal.
dug in Kashmiri कॉशुर
dug in Marathi मराठी
Dug
Part of Speech
Verb (past tense of "dig"), Noun (informal: udder or teat of a female mammal)
Pronunciation
UK: /dʌɡ/ | US: /dʌɡ/
Definitions
- (Verb) The past tense of "dig"; to have made a hole in the ground.
- (Noun) Informal term for the udder or teat of a female mammal.
Usage Examples
- (Verb) He dug a hole in the backyard to plant a tree.
- (Verb) They dug through the archives to find historical records.
- (Noun) The newborn puppies eagerly suckled at their mother's dugs.
Etymology
The verb "dug" originates as the past tense of "dig," derived from Old English "dīcian." The noun "dug" comes from Middle English, originally referring to a female mammal's teat or udder.
Synonyms
- (Verb) Excavated, unearthed, burrowed, mined
- (Noun) Teat, udder, nipple
Antonyms
- (Verb) Filled, covered, buried
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | creusé (verb), mamelle (noun) | /kʁø.ze/, /ma.mɛl/ |
| German | gegraben (verb), Zitze (noun) | /ɡəˈɡʁaːbn̩/, /ˈtsɪt͡sə/ |
| Hindi | खोद दिया (verb), थन (noun) | /khod diya/, /than/ |
| Tamil | உழைத்த (verb), மாமிசம் (noun) | /uḻaitha/, /māmicam/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dʌɡ/
- American English: /dʌɡ/
- Australian English: /dʌɡ/
Historical Usage
The verb "dug" has been in use for centuries as the past tense of "dig," often appearing in literature and historical records related to excavation and archaeology. The noun "dug" has been used colloquially to refer to animal teats in agricultural and veterinary contexts.
Cultural Nuances
The noun "dug" is more commonly used in rural or archaic contexts, particularly in reference to livestock and domesticated animals. The verb "dug" is widely used in everyday language.
More Information
The word "dug" retains its importance in fields like archaeology, construction, and agriculture. While the noun form is less commonly used in modern English, it remains significant in historical and literary contexts.