n. One of a series of sharp turns or reversals: The zigs and zags of foreign policy. intr.v. zigged, zig·ging, zigs 1. To turn or change direction suddenly. Usually used in contrast to zag: When your opponent zigs, zag! 2. To behave erratically or indecisively. Usually used with zag: The market has zigged and zagged for months. [From ZIGZAG.] |
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