# dib

> English word · Verb · IPA /dɪb/ · frequency rank #60,017

## Definitions
1. To dig a hole by poking; especially, to dig a small hole in soil for the purpose of planting a bulb or seed.
2. To move in a rapid, cautious manner; especially, with movement like a mouse or rat.

## Etymology
Variation of dip and/or dab.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/dib