Meaning & Definition of word "Zig"
Zig
/zɪg/
noun:
- 1. a sharp turn or change in direction.
- Example: She made a quick zig to avoid the oncoming traffic.
verb:
- 1. to make a sharp change in direction back and forth.
- Example: The cyclist zigged around the potholes in the road.
- 2. to move in a rapid, irregular, or alternating pattern.
- Example: The dog zigged and zagged across the yard, chasing after the squirrel.
Etymology
●The term zig is thought to derive from the zigzag movement.
Common Phrases and Expressions
zigzag:
A pattern of sharp turns or angles.
zig when you should zag:
To make the wrong or opposite choice.
Related Words
zag:
The opposite sharp change in direction in a zigzag pattern.
zigzag:
A pattern characterized by sharp turns or angles.
Slang Meanings of zig
Meaning: To behave erratically.
● Example Sentence: He was zigging all over the place at the party.
Meaning: To make unpredictable decisions.
● Example Sentence: She's been zigging with her career choices lately.