tig
Tig (noun) means a children's chasing game where one player tries to touch another to pass on the role of chaser; also called tag. Example: “The kids played tig in the playground at break time.”
How to use tig
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA light touch, or the British/Scottish name for the game of tag.
Mostly used in British and Scottish English; American English uses "tag."
Word forms
tigged past tense, tigs plural, tigs plural, tigs singular
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Etymology
A regional variant of "tick," referring to a light touch, related to the game of tag.
Rhymes for tig
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What does “tig” mean?
The word “tig” means a children's chasing game where one player tries to touch another to pass on the role of chaser; also called tag. In plain terms, a light touch, or the British/Scottish name for the game of tag.
How do you pronounce “tig”?
“Tig” is pronounced tihg (/tɪɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tig” in a sentence?
Here is “tig” used in a sentence: “The kids played tig in the playground at break time.”
What part of speech is “tig”?
Depending on how it is used, “tig” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “tig” have?
“Tig” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a children's chasing game where one player tries to touch another to pass on the role of chaser; also called tag.