jigging

jig

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Definitions of jigging word

noun jigging a rapid, lively, springy, irregular dance for one or more persons, usually in triple meter. 1
noun jigging a piece of music for or in the rhythm of such a dance. 1
noun jigging Obsolete. prank; trick. 1
verb with object jigging to dance (a jig or any lively dance). 1
verb with object jigging to sing or play in the time or rhythm of a jig: to jig a tune. 1
verb with object jigging to move with a jerky or bobbing motion; jerk up and down or to and fro. 1

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; probably akin to jig2, in sense “jerk to and fro”; orig. and interrelationship of this group of words uncertain

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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