Jigged: meaning, definitions and examples

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jigged

 

[ dส’ษชษกd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, dance

Jigged, as a verb, refers to a lively dance that involves a quick, shuffling motion, often accompanied by upbeat music. The term can also mean to move with a jerky or quick motion, usually in a spirited manner. In a broader sense, it can imply making something fit or adjust to requirements through a series of sharp movements. It is commonly associated with traditional folk dances and has variations in different cultures.

Synonyms

danced, fiddled, jumped, shuffled.

Examples of usage

  • He jigged across the floor at the wedding.
  • The dancers jigged to the rhythm of the fiddle.
  • She jigged the piece of wood to fit into the frame.
  • They jigged around the campfire.

Translations

Translations of the word "jigged" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jigged

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเค—เฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช jigged

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jigged

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะธะณะทะฐะณะพะฟะพะดั–ะฑะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jigged

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใ‚ฐใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jigged

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jigged

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jigged

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๊ทธ์žฌ๊ทธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู…ูˆุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jigged

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jigged

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ฏ้ฝฟ็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jigged

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jigged

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะณged

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ’แƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jigged

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jigged

Etymology

The word 'jig' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the French word 'gigue,' which refers to a type of dance and also a musical instrument that was played during such dances. The term has roots in the Latin word 'gigฤre,' which means to jump or leap. Traditionally, jigging involved lively steps and intricate movements, often performed in pairs or groups. Over the centuries, 'jig' and its variations have been associated with folk music and dance forms across Europe, particularly in Ireland and Scotland. The act of 'jigging' has evolved to encompass both the dance aspect and a more general notion of quick, spirited movement in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,576, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.