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zig

Pronunciation: /zɪɡ/

The English word “zig” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A sudden or sharp turn or change of direction.
  2. A kind of Jewish comedy skit.

verb

  1. To make such a turn.

Etymology

Back-formation from zigzag. Compare zag.

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