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jiggish en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈd͡ʒɪɡɪʃ/

Etymology

From jig + -ish.

Meanings

1. Resembling, or suitable for, a jig, or lively movement.
   • The coquette, therefore, I must distinguish by that musical instrument which is commonly known by the name of a Kit, that is more jiggish than the Fiddle itself, and never sounds but to dance. 1710 April 21 (Gregorian calendar), Isaac Bickerstaff [et al., pseudonyms; Richard Steele et al.], “Monday, April 11, 1710”, in The Tatler, number 157; republished in [Richard Steele], editor, The Tatler, […], London stereotype edition, volume II, London: I. Walker and Co.; […], 1822, →OCLC:
2. Playful; frisky.
   • She is never sad, and yet not jiggish. 1634, William Habington, Castara:

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