NYT Dictionary

JIGGY

/ˈd͡ʒɪɡi/
AdjectiveJIG-gyjig-gy · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024

Meaning

Resembling or suggesting a jig.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English jig Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English jiggy From jig + -y.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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