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jiggy.

Resembling or suggesting a jig.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈd͡ʒɪɡi/
  1. Resembling or suggesting a jig.

  2. Crazy.

    slang
    He's gone completely jiggy.
  3. Jittery, fidgety, restless, excited.

    slang
  4. Extravagant, wonderful, excellent, enjoyable, exciting, stylish, cool, successful.

    slang
  5. Having fun, enjoying oneself totally; losing one's inhibitions, especially when dancing or performing to music.

    slang
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English jig Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English jiggy From jig + -y.

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