jigging
The word “jigging” has 2 syllables: jig-ging.
It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɪɡɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for jigging?
In the thesaurus, “jigging” has 12 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jigging along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jigging
- fiddling
- fidget
- fidgeting
- jerking
- shimmy
- squirming
- tossing
- twisting
- twitch
- twitching
- wiggle
- wiggling
Antonyms for jigging
- relaxing
- resting
- unwinding
Meanings of jigging
- verb
- To move briskly, especially as a dance.
- To move with a skip or rhythm; to move with vibrations or jerks.
- To fish with a jig.
- To sing to the tune of a jig.
- To trick or cheat; to cajole; to delude.
- To sort or separate, as ore in a jigger or sieve.
- To cut or form, as a piece of metal, in a jigging machine.
- noun
- The act of dancing a jig.
- The act of using a jig; the act of separating ore with a jigger, or wire-bottomed sieve, which is moved up and down in water.
Example Sentences
- Jigging is a popular technique for catching certain types of fish.
- He spent the afternoon jigging for walleye on the lake.
- She enjoys jigging to traditional Irish music.
- The fishermen were jigging for squid off the coast.
- Jigging requires a steady hand and precise movements.
On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jigging, such as: fiddling, fidget, fidgeting, jerking, relaxing, resting, shimmy.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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