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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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
But also like Dead to Me, No Good Deed uses the dramatic underpinnings of its central situation to give juicy, emotionally varied material to a cast of actors making the most out of every predictably outrageous zig and zag.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In other words, a function can only zig and zag so much.
—Solomon Adams, WIRED, 23 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Inaugural ball: Melania Trump donned dress with zig zag detail
During the nightly inaugural festivities celebrating her husband, Trump wore a white dress with a black zig zag detail designed by her personal stylist Herve Pierre.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
But also like Dead to Me, No Good Deed uses the dramatic underpinnings of its central situation to give juicy, emotionally varied material to a cast of actors making the most out of every predictably outrageous zig and zag.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Because when single names zig while everything else zags, the upside can be thrilling - but the risk?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In other words, a function can only zig and zag so much.
—Solomon Adams, WIRED, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zig
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“Zig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zig. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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