Jigged: meaning, definitions and examples
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jigged
[ dสษชษกd ]
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:
๐ต๐น jigged
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช jigged
- gezuckt
- gezappelt
๐ฎ๐ฉ jigged
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะธะณะทะฐะณะพะฟะพะดัะฑะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ jigged
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฐใใใ
๐ซ๐ท jigged
๐ช๐ธ jigged
๐น๐ท jigged
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๊ทธ์ฌ๊ทธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชู ูุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ jigged
๐ธ๐ฐ jigged
๐จ๐ณ ้ฏ้ฝฟ็ถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ jigged
๐ฎ๐ธ jigged
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะธะณged
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ jigged
๐ฒ๐ฝ jigged
Word origin
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 'gigฤre,' 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.