adj
ziggy
ZIH-gee
Ziggy (adj) means moving in a zigzag pattern. Example: “The path up the hillside was ziggy, doubling back on itself again and again.”
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Moving in a zigzag pattern.
"The path up the hillside was ziggy, doubling back on itself again and again."
How to use ziggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that twists back and forth, like a zigzag path or line.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more ziggy
- Superlative
- most ziggy
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Etymology
From "zig" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."
Rhymes for ziggy
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What does “ziggy” mean?
The word “ziggy” means moving in a zigzag pattern. In plain terms, describes something that twists back and forth, like a zigzag path or line.
How do you pronounce “ziggy”?
“Ziggy” is pronounced ZIH-gee (/ˈzɪɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “ziggy” in a sentence?
Here is “ziggy” used in a sentence: “The path up the hillside was ziggy, doubling back on itself again and again.”
What part of speech is “ziggy”?
“Ziggy” is an adjective.
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