lig

/ lɪɡ /

noun

1. (esp in the entertainment industry and the media) a function at which free entertainment and refreshments are available

verb

1. intr to attend such a function in order to take advantage of free entertainment and refreshments; freeload

Derived Forms

• ˈligging, noun
• ˈligger, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lig¹

C20: origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Children with lig-4 syndrome were at an increased risk of aggressive and hard to treat leukaemia.

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The lig-4 syndrome could increase the risk of tumours in other parts of her body.

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The detailed analysis of her DNA found she had lig-4 syndrome.

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He raised one finger followed by three fingers - referencing Saturday's score when Galatasaray won 3-1 at Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig.

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An Antalyaspor source has told BBC Sport the Super Lig club owes outstanding money to two former players and, when the debts are paid, hope to complete Townsend's transfer soon.

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