Zig Definition

zĭg
zigged, zigging, zigs
noun
zigs
Any of the short, sharp angles or turns of a zigzag pattern, alternating with a zag.
Webster's New World
Any sharp turn away from a straight course.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
zigged
To turn or change direction suddenly. Usually used in contrast to zag .
When your opponent zigs, zag!
American Heritage
To move in a zig.
Webster's New World
To zigzag.
Webster's New World
To behave erratically or indecisively. Usually used with zag .
The market has zigged and zagged for months.
American Heritage
To make such a turn.
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Other Word Forms of Zig

Noun

Singular:
zig
Plural:
zigs

Origin of Zig

  • From zigzag

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Zig Sentence Examples

  • His mind has a lightning-like zig zag which is its straight line of smiting.

  • The distance you walk is quite deceptive, as the path zig zags back and forward up the mountain.

  • As you take your rest breaks you can look up to the Ben and see the path zig zagging above you.

  • A walk down the zig zag path just below the suspension bridge brings you to Hotwells - the entrance to Bristol 's Floating Harbor.

  • Here you can see cars parking even on the zig zag line.

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Words Starting With

ZZIZIG

Words Ending With

GIGZIG

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Words Starting With Z and Ending With G

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3 Letter Words3 Letter Words Starting With Z3 Letter Words Ending With G