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
    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 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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