zig

[ zig ]

verb (used without object)

, zigged, zig·ging.

1. to move in one of the two directions followed in a zigzag course:

   He zigged when he should have zagged.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zig¹

First recorded in 1785–95; extracted from zigzag

Example Sentences

"Anora takes viewers on a frenetic and wild ride that goes on for a little too long as it zig zags to an inevitable outcome," said Carla Hay of Culture Mix.

From BBC

The Zig, which stands for Zimbabwe Gold, was launched over six months ago and is the country's sixth currency in 25 years.

From BBC

On paper the Zig had largely maintained it value since its launch, but on the black market, where most businesses secure the US dollars, it has more than halved in value.

From BBC

The episode also demonstrates the series’ refreshing tendency to zig when you expect it to zag.

From Los Angeles Times

For instance, L.A.’s one-man synth punk sensation N8NOFACE headlined a sold-out show on Sunday with Codefendants, Zig Zags, and Knuckleheadz.

From Los Angeles Times