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noun

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

Origin: see zigzag

intransitive verb zigged, zigging

to move in a zig
to zigzag

See zig in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One of a series of sharp turns or reversals: The zigs and zags of foreign policy.

intransitive verb zigged zigged, zig·ging, zigs

To turn or change direction suddenly. Usually used in contrast to zag: When your opponent zigs, zag!
To behave erratically or indecisively. Usually used with zag: The market has zigged and zagged for months.

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Origin: From zigzag

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