Jigged

The past tense of 'jig,' meaning to move or cause to move quickly and jerkily up and down or from side to side, often rhythmically. It can also refer to dancing a jig, a lively, folk dance characterized by quick steps and often involving footwork. Furthermore, 'jigged' can metaphorically describe a situation where something is manipulated or moved around in a seemingly erratic or haphazard manner, even in a non-physical context. The verb highlights rapid, uneven, and sometimes playful motion.

Jigged meaning with examples

• The marionette's strings were manipulated skillfully, causing the wooden figure to jigged across the small stage, its movements mirroring the lively folk music playing in the background. The crowd cheered at the display of skill. It had clearly been many hours work perfecting the dance.
• With a mischievous glint in her eyes, she jigged the computer mouse around the screen, deliberately making a game out of navigating the complex software. She enjoyed her little game of making the process as frustrating as possible to her audience. It had amused her greatly.
• The old fisherman, after a long day at sea, jigged his fishing rod in an attempt to attract the fish's attention, hoping for one last catch before the sun dipped below the horizon. The bait was bobbing up and down so enticingly. He was convinced.
• After a celebratory dinner the lively musicians grabbed their instruments. He jigged in time with the rhythm, stomping his feet, as the fiddles and drums created a crescendo. The room became full of a joyful noise. Everyone, including him, was having a great time.
• The engineers had jigged the wiring in the experimental engine, attempting to reroute the power flow to improve its performance. The changes, while seemingly random, were a complex attempt. They all watched to see if the power improved, or if it failed.