jig (n.)

  1. music in three-four time for dancing a jig

    [ Syn: gigue ]

  2. a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water

  3. a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it

  4. any of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping

    jig (v.)

  1. dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions

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