English dictionary

jig

/dZ//I/g/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

music in three-four time for dancing a jig

noun.communication

Synonyms gigue

Source: WordNet 3.0
a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
any of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
A light, brisk musical movement.

noun

Source: webster1913

dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions

verb.motion

Source: WordNet 3.0
To sing to the tune of a jig.

verb

Source: webster1913
To dance a jig; to skip about.

verb

Source: webster1913
To move with a skip or rhythm; to move with vibrations or jerks.

verb

Source: webster1913