Definition of ZIG

zig

Plural: zig, zigs

Noun

  • an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
  • A sudden or sharp turn or change of direction.
  • A kind of Jewish comedy skit.
  • Alternative letter-case form of ZiG.

Verb

Verb Forms: zigged, zigging, zigs

  • To make a sharp, sudden turn, especially in a zigzag course.
  • To make such a turn.

Examples

  • He had to ZIG his strategy to block his opponent’s potential bingo.

Origin / Etymology

Back-formation from zigzag. Compare zag.

Synonyms

zag, zigzag

Scrabble Score: 13

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

Words With Friends Score: 14

zig: valid Words With Friends Word