Jiggy

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪɡi/

Definitions of jiggy

adjective trendy or fashionable in a lively or showy way

Example Sentences

A1 The music at the party was really jiggy.

A2 She started dancing a jiggy dance when her favorite song came on.

B1 The DJ played a mix of old and new songs to keep the vibe jiggy.

B2 The fashion show had a jiggy theme with bright colors and bold patterns.

C1 The artist's latest album has a jiggy sound that is sure to appeal to a wide audience.

C2 The club was packed with people dancing to the jiggy beats all night long.

Examples of jiggy in a Sentence

formal The dancer performed a jiggy routine at the ballet recital.

informal I'm feeling jiggy tonight, let's hit the dance floor!

slang That new song is so jiggy, I can't stop listening to it.

figurative Her ideas were so innovative and jiggy that they revolutionized the industry.

Grammatical Forms of jiggy

• past tense: jigged
• plural: jiggies
• comparative: jiggier
• superlative: jiggiest
• present tense: jiggy
• future tense: will jiggy
• perfect tense: have jigged
• continuous tense: is jigging
• singular: jiggy
• positive degree: jiggy
• infinitive: to jiggy
• gerund: jigging
• participle: jigged

Origin and Evolution of jiggy

First Known Use: 1990 year

Language of Origin: African American Vernacular English

Story behind the word: The word 'jiggy' is believed to have originated from African American Vernacular English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is stylish, cool, or trendy, the meaning of 'jiggy' has evolved to also convey a sense of excitement, enthusiasm, or being in the mood to party.