zigzag

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1zig·zag

noun \ˈzig-ˌzag\

Definition of ZIGZAG

: one of a series of short sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a course; also : something having the form or character of such a series <a blouse with green zigzags> <endured the zigzags of policy — Richard Bernstein>
zig·zag·gy \-ˌza-gē\ adjective

Examples of ZIGZAG

  1. The kids were running in circles and zigzags around the yard.
  2. He's wearing a shirt with red zigzags on it.

Origin of ZIGZAG

French
First Known Use: 1712

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