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.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that twists back and forth, like a zigzag path or line.

more ziggy comparative, most ziggy superlative

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The path up the hillside was _____, doubling back on itself again and again.

From "zig" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."

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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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