1
a
: one of the sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a zigzag course
b
: one of the short straight lines or sections of a zigzag course at an angle to a zag
2
: a sharp alteration or change of direction (as in a process or policy)
the quick zigs and zags of his international maneuverings—
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zigged; zigging
: to execute a zig
—usually contrasted with zag
zigs when others zag
Examples of zig in a Sentence
Verb
the fox zigged to the right, and the hounds followed
Recent Examples on the WebGood Housekeeping, 26 June 2023
Beyond the zig zag, aerial footage shows more than a dozen other cars are seen upturned along railroad tracks that lead into a split wooded area.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, USA TODAY, 9 June 2023
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Noun
The three available colors (pink, white and blue) have cool zig zags that almost match the pattern of criss-crossing laces for an aesthetic shoe meant for all players regardless of level.
—Good Housekeeping, 26 June 2023
Beyond the zig zag, aerial footage shows more than a dozen other cars are seen upturned along railroad tracks that lead into a split wooded area.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, USA TODAY, 9 June 2023
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“Zig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zig. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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