Jigging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɪɡɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Jigging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of jig.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of jig.
More Meanings
- The act of dancing a jig.
- (mining) The act of using a jig; the act of separating ore with a jigger, or wire-bottomed sieve, which is moved up and down in water.
Example Sentences
There are to whom the gods, in their bounty, give glory: but far oftener it is given in wrath, as a curse and a poison; disturbing the whole inner health and industry of the man; leading onward through dizzy staggerings and tarantula jiggings […]
Word Forms
- jiggings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jiggling, jiggler, jiggle, jigjig, jickajog, jouncing.
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