[zig] n [zigzag] (1840) 1 a: one of the sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a zigzag course b: one of the short straight lines or sections of a zigzag course at an angle to a zag
2: a sharp alteration or change of direction (as in a process or policy) "the quick ~s and zags of his international maneuverings --N.Y. Times"
[2]zig vi zigged ; zig.ging (1940): to execute a zig--usu. contrasted with zag