NYT Dictionary

GIGUE

/ʒiːɡ/
NounZHEEGAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

An Irish dance, derived from the jig, used in the Partita form (Baroque Period).

Etymology

Origin: French

From French gigue. Doublet of jig.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

jig

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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