General
sigogglin
What does sigogglin mean?
Describes something built or hung askew, out of alignment.
"He nailed that shelf up all sigogglin."
Origin
Appalachian dialect word for "crooked/askew," origin obscure; a regional cousin of "cattywampus."
Frequently asked questions
What does "sigogglin" mean?
It's an Appalachian word meaning crooked, askew, or out of alignment—not level or plumb.
How do you use it?
To describe something built or hung wonky, e.g. "That fence is all sigogglin." It's a regional cousin of "cattywampus."
Where is it from?
It's an Appalachian dialect term with an obscure origin, part of a family of local words for "askew."
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