Zag

Pronunciation: /zæɡ/

Definitions of zag

noun a sharp change in direction or position, often used in reference to a sudden movement or turn

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a zigzag pattern on the road.

A2 The ski slope had a sharp zag that caught many skiers off guard.

B1 The hiker took a sudden zag to the left to avoid a fallen tree.

B2 The race car driver expertly navigated the series of zags and zigs on the track.

C1 The choreography of the dance routine included a dramatic zag across the stage.

C2 The artist's painting featured a bold and dynamic zag that drew the viewer's eye.

Examples of zag in a Sentence

formal The path through the forest took a sudden zag to the left.

informal I saw a cool car with a zig-zag pattern on the side.

slang She zags through the crowd like she owns the place.

figurative His thoughts tend to zig and zag, making it hard to follow his train of thought.

Grammatical Forms of zag

• past tense: zagged
• plural: zags
• comparative: more zag
• superlative: most zag
• present tense: zag
• future tense: will zag
• perfect tense: have zagged
• continuous tense: is zagging
• singular: zag
• positive degree: zag
• infinitive: to zag
• gerund: zagging
• participle: zagged

Origin and Evolution of zag

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Unknown, possibly English or Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'zag' is believed to have originated as onomatopoeia, imitating a sudden or sharp change in direction or movement.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'zag' has evolved to be used in various contexts, including describing a sudden or unexpected change, a sharp turn, or a zigzag pattern.