Meaning of "jig" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JIG

(Originally: a dance or the music for it; applied to various modern devices because of the verbal sense: to jerk up and down rapidly): of unknown origin.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF JIG

jig  [dʒɪɡ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JIG

Jig is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb jig in English.

WHAT DOES JIG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Jig

The Jig is a form of lively folk dance in compound meter, as well as the accompanying dance tune. It developed in 16th-century England, and was quickly adopted on the Continent where it eventually became the final movement of the mature Baroque dance suite. Today it is most associated with Irish dance music, Scottish country dance and the Métis people in Canada. Jigs were originally in duple compound meter,, but have been adapted to a variety of time signatures, by which they are often classified into groups, including light jigs, slip jigs, single jigs, double jigs, and treble jigs.

Definition of jig in the English dictionary

The first definition of jig in the dictionary is any of several old rustic kicking and leaping dances. Other definition of jig is a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance, usually in six-eight time. Jig is also a mechanical device designed to hold and locate a component during machining and to guide the cutting tool.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO JIG

PRESENT

Present

I jig

you jig

he/she/it jigs

we jig

you jig

they jig

Present continuous

I am jigging

you are jigging

he/she/it is jigging

we are jigging

you are jigging

they are jigging

Present perfect

I have jigged

you have jigged

he/she/it has jigged

we have jigged

you have jigged

they have jigged

Present perfect continuous

I have been jigging

you have been jigging

he/she/it has been jigging

we have been jigging

you have been jigging

they have been jigging

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I jigged

you jigged

he/she/it jigged

we jigged

you jigged

they jigged

Past continuous

I was jigging

you were jigging

he/she/it was jigging

we were jigging

you were jigging

they were jigging

Past perfect

I had jigged

you had jigged

he/she/it had jigged

we had jigged

you had jigged

they had jigged

Past perfect continuous

I had been jigging

you had been jigging

he/she/it had been jigging

we had been jigging

you had been jigging

they had been jigging

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will jig

you will jig

he/she/it will jig

we will jig

you will jig

they will jig

Future continuous

I will be jigging

you will be jigging

he/she/it will be jigging

we will be jigging

you will be jigging

they will be jigging

Future perfect

I will have jigged

you will have jigged

he/she/it will have jigged

we will have jigged

you will have jigged

they will have jigged

Future perfect continuous

I will have been jigging

you will have been jigging

he/she/it will have been jigging

we will have been jigging

you will have been jigging

they will have been jigging

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would jig

you would jig

he/she/it would jig

we would jig

you would jig

they would jig

Conditional continuous

I would be jigging

you would be jigging

he/she/it would be jigging

we would be jigging

you would be jigging

they would be jigging

Conditional perfect

I would have jig

you would have jig

he/she/it would have jig

we would have jig

you would have jig

they would have jig

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been jigging

you would have been jigging

he/she/it would have been jigging

we would have been jigging

you would have been jigging

they would have been jigging

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you jig
we let´s jig
you jig

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to jig

Past participle

jigged

Present Participle

jigging

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «JIG»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «jig» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of jig

bob · bounce · caper · jiggle · jounce · prance · shake · skip · twitch · wiggle · wobble

TRANSLATION OF JIG

Find out the translation of jig to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of jig from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «jig» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 吉格舞
• Translator English - Spanish: giga
• English: jig
• Translator English - Hindi: जिग
• Translator English - Arabic: تهزهز
• Translator English - Russian: джиг
• Translator English - Portuguese: jiga
• Translator English - Bengali: মস্করা
• Translator English - French: gigue
• Translator English - Malay: Jig
• Translator English - German: lebhafter Volkstanz
• Translator English - Japanese: ジグ
• Translator English - Korean: 지그춤
• Translator English - Javanese: Jig
• Translator English - Vietnamese: khuôn dân
• Translator English - Tamil: வழியுறுதித்
• Translator English - Marathi: जिग
• Translator English - Turkish: hoplamak
• Translator English - Italian: giga
• Translator English - Polish: giga
• Translator English - Ukrainian: джиг
• Translator English - Romanian: jig
• Translator English - Greek: χορεύω
• Translator English - Afrikaans: jig
• Translator English - Swedish: jigg
• Translator English - Norwegian: pilk

5 QUOTES WITH «JIG»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word jig.

1

William Allingham

She danced a jig, she sung a song that took my heart away.

2

Terry Bradshaw

I just like to catch fish, I don't care if it weighs half a pound or 10 pounds. But I can't do a lot of casting. I can work a jig or a worm. But not for long, especially if the big ones are biting. Those big bass will make it hurt after a while.

3

Bruce Greenwood

Did I get jiggy with Will? I would have to say no! Did I have fun with Will? I would have to say yeah! But you know, I did not jig with the man, if you know what I'm saying!

4

Matt Groening

Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun.

5

Jodi Picoult

I'm the kind of person you want to kill. I had an incredibly happy childhood. I married a terrific guy when I was 23. I have great, well-adjusted kids. Sometimes my husband and I look at each other and do a little jig in the kitchen. This is the best life.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JIG»

Discover the use of jig in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to jig and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book

The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book teaches them how to make the most of their new favorite tool.

Danny Proulx, 2004

Jig and Fixture Design

From simple template and plate-type jigs to complex channel and box-type tooling, this newly revised edition features more than 500 illustrations of tools and applications to spur readers to success.

Edward Hoffman, 2003

Handbook of Jig and Fixture Design

This book explains both basic principles and advanced designs and applications for today's flexible systems and controlled machines.

William E. Boyes, Ramon Bakerjian, 1989

Inspired Wire: Learn to Twist, Jig, Bend, Hammer, and Wrap ...

This book is a guide for anyone interested in creating wire jewelry. Cynthia Wuller begins by teaching wireworking basics, then presents new skills with every chapter.

Cynthia B. Wuller, 2008

Jig and Fixture Design Manual

Jig and Fixture Design Manual By Erik K. Henriksen 1973, 320 pp., illus.

Eric Henriksen, 2010

The Jig Is Up: We Are One!: Race Is a Hoax That Fails ...

In "The Jig is Up: We Are One!," author and educator Johnnie P. Mitchell details how the man-made concept of race is a hoax that is destroying American education and presents a plan to restart education in America.

Johnnie P. Mitchell, 2010

Jig

Their best assassin; the man they call Jig - deft at killing, nimble at eluding capture. But hot on his trail is Frank Pagan, British counter-terrorist agent, who will hunt his prey to the ends of the earth.

Campbell Armstrong, 2007

UFOs and Anti-Gravity: Piece for a Jig-Saw

The classic on flying saucer propulsion and suppressed technology behind UFO phenomena by a trained scientist.

Leonard G. Cramp, 1997

Engineering Drawing and Design

Tool design is also known as jig and fixture design. In mass production industries , jigs and fixtures are essential to ensure that each part is produced quickly and accurately within the dimensional specifications. These tools are used to hold the  ...

David A. Madsen, 2001

Jig and Fixture Design; A Treatise Covering the Principles ...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 Excerpt: .

Franklin Day Jones, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JIG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term jig is used in the context of the following news items.

Jim Morris' fishing report | www.daytondailynews.com

Look for any kind of structure and fish with jig-n-pig, crankbaits and Shakey Head worms. Lake Loramie: Anglers are still catching fish, despite ... «Dayton Daily News, Jul 15»

Siebert Jig Order Arrival!

Just want to say thanks to Mike for the fourth of July sale. Ordered some old favorites and new additions to try. Great quality jigs and the color ... «BassResource.com, Jul 15»

New Jigs for 2016 - ICAST

This swim jig has a versatile head design featuring a large eye. The R-1 comes in 5 colors and is offered in 1/4 ounce, 3/8 ounce and 1/2 ounce ... «Wired2fish, Jul 15»

Maari teaser: Don't miss Dhanush's high-energy jig

Promotions for actor Dhanush's much-anticipated Tamil film Maari has reached fever pitch now. Just two days ahead of the film's release, we ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»

Court rules re-jig of job description is okay

One woman who insisted she'd been constructively dismissed has lost her fight in court after an arbitrator ruled it was within the employer's ... «Human Resources Director Canada, Jul 15»

Wacky Rig/hair Jig Rod Help

I use a 6'9" medium power, extra fast for shaky heads and there isn't a problem, the hair jig depends on the jig itself, if I'm using a warm water ... «BassResource.com, Jul 15»

Prince Charles performs royal jig

Prince Charles performs royal jig ... suit and tie, but he gamely joined hands with members of the Punjabi dance troupe to perform a royal jig. «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»

One Direction #OTRA clips: Niall Horan's jig, Harry Styles gets …

The One Direction gig in San Diego this week threw up a whole load of magic moments for fans….almost too many for us to document! «Unreality TV, Jul 15»

Andrew Johnston copies Jimenez jig after eagle at Scottish Open

Andrew Johnston copies Jimenez jig after eagle at Scottish Open. Last Updated: 11/07/15 10:06pm. After a wonderful shot on the 18th, Andrew Johnston had a ... «SkySports, Jul 15»

Micro Magic Jig Rod

i bought a 7' MH Micro Magic a little over a month ago and the insert came out of the tip. Bass Pro is letting me exchange it since it's the ... «BassResource.com, Jul 15»