LIG BRIT.


Meaning of LIG BRIT. in English

lig Brit.

informal

■ verb ( ligs , ligging , ligged ) take advantage of free parties, shows, or travel offered by companies for publicity purposes.

■ noun a free party or show of this type.

Derivatives

ligger noun

Origin

1960s: from a dialect var. of lie 1 , lit. 'lie about, loaf', whence 'freeload'.

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