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jig n

Jig means a lively dance, often in triple rhythm. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of jig

  • a lively dance, often in triple rhythm

Usage examples of jig

The fiddler played a lively jig as the dancers formed a circle.

At the wedding, my uncle surprised everyone with an energetic jig.

The children learned a simple jig during the folk-music lesson.

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