Definition of ZAG

zag

Plural: zags

Noun

  • an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
  • One of a series of sharp turns or reversals.
  • One of a series of sharp turns or reversals.
  • A twist in a storyline.

Verb

Verb Forms: zagged, zagging, zags

  • To turn sharply from one direction to another.
  • To move with a sharp turn or reversal.

Examples

  • Just when his opponent expected a straight play, he would ZAG with a surprising word.

Origin / Etymology

Back-formation from zigzag. Compare zig.

Synonyms

zig, zigzag

Scrabble Score: 13

zag: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
zag: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
zag: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

zag: valid Words With Friends Word