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jiggy

adjective
jig·​gy | \ ˈji-gē How to pronounce jiggy (audio) \
often -er/-est

Definition of jiggy

: suggesting or resembling a jig a jiggy tune jiggy dance steps

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First Known Use of jiggy

1854, in the meaning defined above

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