Synonyms of jig

Noun


1. jig, gigue, dance music

usage: music in three-four time for dancing a jig

2. jig, fisherman's lure, fish lure

usage: a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water

3. jig, device

usage: a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it

4. jig, folk dancing, folk dance

usage: any of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping

Verb


1. jig, dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe

usage: dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions

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