diggety
构词拆分
dig词根/词干
+
-ety后缀
Added to monosyllabic words, typically verbs or nouns, to form adjectives characteristic of the verb or noun.
词源说明
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.
释义(英文)
副词 Adverb
- (informal) A general intensifier.
- (informal, humorous) Used to extend the form of the verb dig.
感叹词 Interjection
- (informal) Used to express excitement, surprise, or similar strong emotion.
- (uncommon, informal) Imitative of rapid movement or commotion.
名词 Noun
- Alternative spelling of diggity.