jigging Synonyms

jigging Meaning

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jigging (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Jig

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jigging (n.)

The act or using a jig; the act of separating ore with a jigger, or wire-bottomed sieve, which is moved up and down in water.

jigging Sentence Examples

  1. The fishermen were jigging for trout in the crystal-clear stream.
  2. The musician's fingers jigged nimbly over the guitar strings, creating a melodic tune.
  3. The children jigged with excitement as they awaited the arrival of the ice cream truck.
  4. The toddler's legs jigged uncontrollably as she tried to contain her laughter.
  5. The dancer's hips jigged rhythmically to the beat of the music, captivating the audience.
  6. The puppy's tail jigged enthusiastically as he greeted his owner at the door.
  7. The loose doorknob jigged back and forth, indicating that the door was not properly latched.
  8. The gears of the old clock jigged and groaned as it struggled to keep time.
  9. The worker was jigging the handle of the jackhammer in an attempt to break through the concrete.
  10. The carpenter jigged the table's legs to ensure that it stood level on the floor.

FAQs About the word jigging

of Jig, The act or using a jig; the act of separating ore with a jigger, or wire-bottomed sieve, which is moved up and down in water.

squirming, tossing, fidgeting,twitching, jerking, twisting, wiggling, fiddling, trembling, shivering

relaxing, relaxing, unwinding, resting,resting, unwinding,calming (down), calming (down), stilling,stilling

The fishermen were jigging for trout in the crystal-clear stream.

The musician's fingers jigged nimbly over the guitar strings, creating a melodic tune.

The children jigged with excitement as they awaited the arrival of the ice cream truck.

The toddler's legs jigged uncontrollably as she tried to contain her laughter.