adj
jiggy
JIH-gee
Jiggy (adj) means Excited, fidgety, or full of restless energy. Example: “The kids got jiggy waiting for the concert to start.”
adj
1
Excited, fidgety, or full of restless energy.
"The kids got jiggy waiting for the concert to start."
2
Stylish, impressive, or cool (informal slang).
"He showed up in a jiggy new outfit for the party."
How to use jiggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for either restless/fidgety energy or being stylish and impressive, depending on context.
When to use it
Informal slang, popularized by 1990s pop culture ("Gettin' Jiggy wit It").
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more jiggy, jiggier
- Superlative
- most jiggy, jiggiest
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Rhymes for jiggy
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What does “jiggy” mean?
The word “jiggy” means excited, fidgety, or full of restless energy. In plain terms, slang for either restless/fidgety energy or being stylish and impressive, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “jiggy”?
“Jiggy” is pronounced JIH-gee (/ˈd͡ʒɪɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “jiggy” in a sentence?
Here is “jiggy” used in a sentence: “The kids got jiggy waiting for the concert to start.”
What part of speech is “jiggy”?
“Jiggy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “jiggy” have?
“Jiggy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: excited, fidgety, or full of restless energy.
