Definition of zag
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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 zig
2
: zig sense 2
zag
verb
zagged; zagging
Definition of zag (Entry 2 of 2)
: to execute a zag
—usually contrasted with zig
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The first known use of zag was in 1793
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