jigged

The word “jigged” has 1 syllable: jigged.

It's pronounced as /dʒɪɡd/.


What is synonym and antonym for jigged?

In the thesaurus, “jigged” has 12 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jigged along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jigged

  • fiddled
  • fidget
  • fidgeted
  • jerked
  • shimmy
  • squirmed
  • tossed
  • twisted
  • twitch
  • twitched
  • wiggle
  • wiggled

Antonyms for jigged

  • relaxed
  • rested

Meanings of jigged

  • verb
    1. To move briskly, especially as a dance.
    2. To move with a skip or rhythm; to move with vibrations or jerks.
    3. To fish with a jig.
    4. To sing to the tune of a jig.
    5. To trick or cheat; to cajole; to delude.
    6. To sort or separate, as ore in a jigger or sieve.
    7. To cut or form, as a piece of metal, in a jigging machine.

Example Sentences

  • The dancer jigged across the stage with grace and precision.
  • The fisherman jigged his line in the water, hoping for a bite.
  • She jigged the key into the lock and turned it with a click.
  • The mechanic jigged the wrench to loosen the bolt.
  • With a smile, he jigged his way through the crowded room to greet his friends.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jigged, such as: fiddled, fidget, fidgeted, jerked, relaxed, rested, shimmy.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • shimmied
  • shuffled
  • strutted
  • tangoed
  • tap-danced
  • waltzed

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