I. ˈzig-ˌzag noun
Etymology: French
Date: 1712
: one of a series of short sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a course ; also : something having the form or character of such a series
a blouse with green zigzag s
endured the zigzag s of policy — Richard Bernstein
• zig·zag·gy -ˌza-gē adjective
II. adverb
Date: circa 1730
: in or by a zigzag path or course
III. adjective
Date: 1750
: having short sharp turns or angles
a zigzag trail
IV. verb
( zig·zagged ; zig·zag·ging )
Date: 1777
transitive verb
: to form into a zigzag or move along a zigzag course
intransitive verb
: to lie in, proceed along, or consist of a zigzag course