Jigget
//ˈd͡ʒɪɡət// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Archaic spelling of gigot. alt-of, archaic
"a jigget of beef jiggets of mutton"
Verb
- 1 To gad; to move from one place to another in a (seemingly) flippant or idle manner. dated
""[…] and jiggetting to outlandish countries, you'll do well to give her a hint to keep astern of me; for I shall never uphold a person who behaves o' that sort.""
Example
More examples"a jigget of beef jiggets of mutton"
Etymology
Etymology 1
See gigot.
Etymology 2
From jig + -et; related to jiggle.
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