1
a
: one of the sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a zigzag course
b
: one of the short straight lines or sections of a zigzag course at an angle to a zag
2
: a sharp alteration or change of direction (as in a process or policy)
… the quick zigs and zags of his international maneuverings.—
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zigged; zigging
: to execute a zig
—usually contrasted with zag
zigs when others zag
Examples of zig in a Sentence
Verb
the fox zigged to the right, and the hounds followed
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Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Some stabilimenta look like a zig zag decoration, while others take the shape of a circular disk.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
But this time, its path appeared to zig-zag.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
These can show up as shimmering spots, zig-zag lines, blind spots, tunnel vision, or even temporary blindness.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Some stabilimenta look like a zig zag decoration, while others take the shape of a circular disk.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Better yet, airlines and hotels often offer deals to fill seats and rooms in places that aren’t oversubscribed, meaning your willingness to zig when others zag can pay off in both savings and a more relaxed trip.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
But this time, its path appeared to zig-zag.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Zig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zig. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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