Jig

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪɡ/

Jig (noun)

  1. a fast, cheerful dance with quick steps, often to folk music
  2. a type of fishing lure that moves up and down to attract fish
  3. a device used to guide a tool or workpiece in manufacturing

Examples

  • They performed a jig at the festival.
  • The music inspired everyone to join the jig.

Common collocations: perform a jig, traditional jig, use a jig, jig lure, use a jig

Jig (verb)

  1. to dance in a lively and quick way, often to folk music

Examples

  • They jigged to the lively tune.
  • She jigged around the room with joy.

Synonyms of Jig

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