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
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Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 22 June 2024
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
Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
Plus, the Heat typically will zig while other teams will zag.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2024
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Noun
Missoni zig zag pointelle bikini $470 MYTHERESA This cotton and polyester blend bikini features Missoni’s iconic zig zag pattern in playful rainbow colors.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 22 June 2024
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
Verb
Sean likes to break the mold, and kinda zig when everybody else is zagging.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
Plus, the Heat typically will zig while other teams will zag.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2024
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“Zig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zig. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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