"dig for victory" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [English]

Forms: digs for victory [present, singular, third-person], digging for victory [participle, present], dug for victory [participle, past], dug for victory [past]
Etymology: From a wartime slogan promoting victory gardens. Head templates: {{en-verb|dig<,,dug> for victory}} dig for victory (third-person singular simple present digs for victory, present participle digging for victory, simple past and past participle dug for victory)
  1. (video games, roguelikes) To descend through the dungeon as quickly as possible, without spending unnecessary time on the upper levels. Categories (topical): Video games Synonyms: DfV [initialism]
    Sense id: en-dig_for_victory-en-verb-CdFMiOb7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: roguelikes, video-games

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