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 24 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for jigging

fiddling
fidgeting
flitting
fluttering
jerking
jiggling
pacing
quaking
quivering
shaking
shivering
shuddering
squiggling
squirming
thrashing
threshing
tossing
trembling
twisting
twitching
twittering
wiggling
wriggling
writhing

Antonyms for jigging

relaxing
resting
stilling
unwinding

Meanings of jigging

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.
noun
1. The act of dancing a jig.
2. 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 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jigging, such as: fiddling, fidgeting, flitting, fluttering, jerking, jiggling, pacing.

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