Definition of zigzag
(Entry 1 of 4)
: 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
zigzag
adverbDefinition of zigzag (Entry 2 of 4)
: in or by a zigzag path or course
zigzag
adjectiveDefinition of zigzag (Entry 3 of 4)
: having short sharp turns or angles
a zigzag trail
zigzag
verb
zigzagged; zigzagging
Definition of zigzag (Entry 4 of 4)
: to form into a zigzag or move along a zigzag course
: to lie in, proceed along, or consist of a zigzag course
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The first known use of zigzag was in 1712
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