Phrase Hound found 20 phrases and 35 compound words that contain jig. The most common are listed below. Open jig in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 20
- drill jigA type of jig that expedites repetitive hole center location on multiple interchangeable parts by acting as a template to guide the twist drill into the precise location of each intended hole center.
- the jig is upUsed to express that a deception, trick, or dishonest scheme has been discovered, signaling the end of the ruse.
- jig borerA type of machine tool invented during the World War I era to make possible the quick-yet-very-precise location of hole centers.
- jig-jigsexual intercourse, sex
- jig sawAlternative form of jigsaw: A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.
- jig-a-jigAlternative form of jigajig: sexual intercourse
- jig-jogHaving a jolting motion.
- jig sawsplural of jig saw: A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.
- jig showA minstrel show.
- pocket-hole jigA type of tool used to drill a series of holes until a pocket-hole is created.
- jig borersplural of jig borer: A type of machine tool invented during the World War I era to make possible the quick-yet-very-precise location of hole centers.
- dance the hempen jigTo be executed by hanging.
- danced the Tyburn jigsimple past and past participle of dance the Tyburn jig
- dancing the Tyburn jigpresent participle and gerund of dance the Tyburn jig
- hangman's jigThe struggling motions of a person being executed by hanging.
- one's jig is upAlternative form of the jig is up [for one].
- in jig timeRapidly; in a very short amount of time.
- jig upSynonym of jack up: To raise, hoist, or lift a thing using a jack, or similar means.
- dance the Tyburn jigTo be executed by hanging.
- dances the Tyburn jigthird-person singular simple present indicative of dance the Tyburn jig: To be executed by hanging.
Compound words 35
- jigsawA power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.
- jiggerA double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml), the other typically 1 fluid ounce (approx. 30 ml).
- thingamajigSomething that one does not know the name of.
- rejigTo rearrange or tweak (something), especially in order to improve it or make it suitable for some purpose.
- jiggetArchaic spelling of gigot: A leg of lamb or mutton.
- jiggishResembling, or suitable for, a jig, or lively movement.
- jiggityOf motion, consisting of repeated jigs or jerks.
- jigheadA fishhook with an incorporated moulded weighting mass of metal or plastic below the eye.
- jiglikeResembling or characteristic of a jig (dance).
- outjigTo outdance.