Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

zig

verb
/zɪɡ/
Definition
to move in a sharp or abrupt direction, often used in the context of a zigzag motion.
Examples
  • The car zigged left to avoid the pothole.
  • She zigzagged through the crowd at the festival.
  • The athlete zigged and zagged to evade his opponents.
Meaning
Zig refers to a quick change in direction or a course that alternates sharply, typically left to right or vice versa.
Synonyms
  • zigzag
  • waver
  • swerve
  • meander