Zig-zag In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Zig-zag", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-04-09 01:04

Meaning of Zig-zag

Zig-zag

noun

Something that has alternate left and right turns.

She is having the zigzags of emotions.

verb

Move from one side to another alternately

We zigzagged from side to side to get through the forest.

adjective

Having a zigzag form.

We couldn't make it through that zigzag path.

adverb

In a zigzag manner

 

My brother is a careless driver. He sometimes drives zigzag just for fun.

Grammar and Usage of Zig-zag

Verb Forms

  • zigzags
  • zigzagged
  • zigzagging

The verb "zigzag" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Zig-zag

Zig-zag. (Image Source: Pinterest)

Although there is no exact origin of this word, its first appearance in print was found in French-language books of the late 17th century. It is symbolic of alternation of direction and was applied to fortifications.

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