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- [zig-zag]
- /ˈzɪgˌzæg/
- /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/
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- [zig-zag]
- /ˈzɪgˌzæg/
Definitions of zigzagged word
- noun zigzagged a line, course, or progression characterized by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other. 1
- noun zigzagged one of a series of such turns, as in a line or path. 1
- adjective zigzagged proceeding or formed in a zigzag: zigzag stitches. 1
- adverb zigzagged with frequent sharp turns from side to side; in a zigzag manner: The child ran zigzag along the beach. 1
- verb with object zigzagged to make (something) zigzag, as in form or course; move or maneuver (something) in a zigzag direction: They zigzagged their course to confuse the enemy. 1
- verb without object zigzagged to proceed in a zigzag line or course. 1
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Origin of zigzagged
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < French; replacing earlier ziczac < French < German zickzack, gradational compound based on Zacke tack1
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Parts of speech for Zigzagged
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
zigzagged popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
zigzagged usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for zigzagged
adjective zigzagged
- bumpy — A bumpy road or path has a lot of bumps on it.
- uneven — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
- asymmetrical — Something that is asymmetrical has two sides or halves that are different in shape, size, or style.
- craggy — A craggy cliff or mountain is steep and rocky.
- elliptical — (of speech or writing) using or involving ellipsis, especially so as to be difficult to understand.
verb zigzagged
- bow — When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body towards them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.
- buckle — A buckle is a piece of metal or plastic attached to one end of a belt or strap, which is used to fasten it.
- crouch — If you are crouching, your legs are bent under you so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly.
- curl — If you have curls, your hair is in the form of tight curves and spirals.
- flex — to bend, as a part of the body: He flexed his arms to show off his muscles.
Antonyms for zigzagged
adjective zigzagged
- even — Flat and smooth.
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- regular — usual; normal; customary: to put something in its regular place.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
verb zigzagged
- straighten — make straight
- beautify — If you beautify something, you make it look more beautiful.
- rise — to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling posture; assume an upright position: She rose and walked over to greet me. With great effort he rose to his knees.
- disconnect — SCSI reconnect
- disjoin — to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
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