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jigging

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

jigging

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

jigging is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, jigging is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofjigging

1verb
  • To move briskly, especially as a dance.

    Example: "The guests were jigging around on the dance floor."

  • To move with a skip or rhythm; to move with vibrations or jerks.
  • To fish with a jig.
  • To sing to the tune of a jig.
  • To trick or cheat; to cajole; to delude.
  • To sort or separate, as ore in a jigger or sieve.
  • To cut or form, as a piece of metal, in a jigging machine.
1noun
  • The act of dancing a jig.
  • The act of using a jig; the act of separating ore with a jigger, or wire-bottomed sieve, which is moved up and down in water.
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