jiggish

English

Etymology

From jig +‎ -ish.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒɪɡɪʃ/

Adjective

jiggish (comparative more jiggish, superlative most jiggish)

1. Resembling, or suitable for, a jig, or lively movement.
   • 1710 April 22 (Gregorian calendar), Isaac Bickerstaff [et al., pseudonyms; Richard Steele et al.], “Tuesday, April 11, 1710”, in The Tatler, number 157; republished in [Richard Steele], editor, The Tatler, […], London stereotype edition, volume II, London: I. Walker and Co.;  […], 1822, →OCLC:

     The coquette, therefore, I must distinguish by that musical instrument which is commonly known by the name of a Kit, that is more jiggish than the Fiddle itself, and never sounds but to dance.

     The spelling has been modernized.

2. Playful; frisky.
   • 1634, William Habington, Castara:

     She is never sad, and yet not jiggish.