Synonyms for

Jig

Verb / dʒɪg / Another word for jig — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A lively dance in triple time.

Synonyms & similar words

gigue reel hop skip jump bounce leap spring prance dance shuffle step twirl pirouette spin turn whirl sway rock waltz foxtrot

Example sentences

  1. She danced a jig when she found out she passed the test.
  2. The band played a jig at the wedding reception to get everyone up and dancing.
  3. He hummed a jig as he skipped down the street.
  4. The little girl did a jig in her sparkly tutu.
  5. The dancers moved in perfect unison during the Irish jig.

Quotes

  • "When I want to feel good, I dance a jig" - Yoko Ono
  • "I am the dancing clown! The joker of chance!" - Pennywise the Dancing Clown
  • "I'm not a politician. I'm a proselytizer. And a proselytizer's job is to convert people, not to get them to dance the jig." - Alan Keyes

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