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noun

any of the short, sharp angles or turns of a zigzag pattern, as alternating with a zig
any sharp turn away from a straight course

Origin: see zigzag

intransitive verb zagged, zagging

to move in a zag
to zigzag

See zag in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One of a series of sharp turns or reversals: many zigs and zags in the mountain road; the zigs and zags of the stock market.

intransitive verb zagged zagged, zag·ging, zags

To turn or change direction suddenly. Usually used in contrast to zig: The runner zigged when he should have zagged.
To behave erratically or indecisively. Usually used with zig: zigging and zagging for years over the question of disarmament.

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Origin: From zigzag

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