jig

noun
UK: /dʒɪɡ/
US: /dʒɪɡ/

  1. A lively dance with quick steps and music.

    1. They did a jig at the party.
    2. The band played a fast jig, and everyone started dancing with great energy.

  2. A piece of music written for a jig dance.

    1. I like the jig they are playing.
    2. The musician composed a new jig that quickly became popular in the region.

  3. A tool used to hold something in place while it is being worked on.

    1. Use a jig to hold the wood.
    2. The carpenter used a special jig to ensure the pieces were perfectly aligned.

Synonyms

dance reel tool fixture
jig intransitive-verb

  1. To dance a jig.

    1. He can jig very well.
    2. The children jigged with excitement when they heard the ice cream truck.

  2. To move quickly up and down.

    1. The car jigged on the road.
    2. The old bridge jigged and swayed as the heavy truck crossed it.
jig transitive-verb

  1. To move something quickly up and down.

    1. She jigged the baby.
    2. He jigged the fishing rod, hoping to attract a fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jig" in English means: A lively dance with quick steps and music., A piece of music written for a jig dance., A tool used to hold something in place while it is being worked on..

The phonetic transcription of "jig" is /dʒɪɡ/ in British English and /dʒɪɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jig": dance, reel, tool, fixture.

Example usage of "jig": "They did a jig at the party.". More examples on the page.