Sekirov Dictionary

diggety

/ˈdɪɡəti/

adverb 2
exclamation 2
forms 2

adverb2

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(informal) A general intensifier.
- “Goddam!” he yelled. “God diggety damn!” and “Whoopee!” and “I'll murder you! I'll murder you both!” and “Goddamn two-bit whore!” — 1947
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(informal, humorous) Used to extend the form of the verb dig.
- When he sees that ol’ tiger movin’ closer, Brer Rabbit does what Brer Rabbit does best. He grabs a spade and a-diggety-dig-a-diggin’ he goes, as fast as all get out. — 1998

exclamation2

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(informal) Used to express excitement, surprise, or similar strong emotion.
- He stared speechless at the booing stands for a moment and then, instead of slinking away, threw his bat into the air and shouted: “Hot Dawg! Diggety diggety dam! Baby cut your toenails;” — 1937
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(informal) Imitative of rapid movement or commotion.
- [We] decided we was gonna run around in a circle by Pop’s chair. We'd go diggety, diggety, diggety, yerr. Go as close to him as we could possibly get. — 2015

forms

more diggety · most diggety

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