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jig

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verb

as in to fidget
to make jerky or restless movements the mother could tell that her little boy had to use the bathroom because he was jigging

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Recent Examples of jig
Noun
One of his bestsellers is erotic folk art jigs that were made by soldiers in the world wars. Sandy Sanchez, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024 Thankfully, the courts have seen through these shams, and in eighteen days, the jig will finally be up. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
When jigging, for example, a 5 1/2- to 6 ½-foot medium-light-power fast-action spinning rod, with spinning reel filled with 6- to 8-pound-test braid is most common. David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024 Trolling or casting to shallower depths will work in the spring and fall, and anglers also can jig for mackinaws through the ice. Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jig 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jig
Noun
  • Matty, for her part, isn’t worried about getting in any real trouble if her ruse is uncovered.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
  • But some of the writers fell for the alleged ruse, which eventually involved the literary agent from a company called PageTurner Press & Media asking for advance payments for services such as book insurance, hiring editors to help update the book or hiring publicists to promote it.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Closed, tight arms can convey anger or resentment, and slouching, fidgeting and a limp handshake might convey a lack of confidence.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Her infant daughter fidgeted uncomfortably with a Mickey Mouse headband while her niece Jhuliana made friends with a Venezuelan girl whose mother was sitting nearby.
    Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Times has reported that in 2020 and 2021, the period when prosecutors say the money laundering scheme was underway, The Epoch Times donated $16 million to Shen Yun and a school that trains its performers.
    Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The lawsuit alleged RealPage engaged in a collusion scheme with landlords that resulted in higher rent across the country.
    Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Mouse studies also suggested that these moments of defiance can be seen as physical responses: mice zoned out for a split-second while their brains rebooted, and twitched in their sleep when those regions woke up briefly.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The video then shows one soldier apparently fire at the prone Ukrainians, the leg of one twitching after the gunfire.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The trick for both actors was playing the multiple levels without getting too technical and playing things dishonestly as a result.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2025
  • It’s never been easier to learn grooming tips and tricks.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Instead of jerking the wheel or hitting the brakes, try to apply the brakes gently and steer smoothly.
    John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Examples include: Absence seizures typically cause someone to blink their eyes quickly or stare into space without accompanying muscle stiffness or jerking.
    Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • These logs, which track devices accessing certain websites or services, often reveal upcoming iOS versions before they are officially announced.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
  • This makes an awesome gift for any Apple device user who has cords and charging docks littering their nightstand.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Stir together baking powder and 4 teaspoons of the salt in a small bowl, and sprinkle over chicken, tossing well to coat.
    Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The officials then tossed Freeman for the head-butt.
    Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025

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“Jig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jig. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

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