jiggy

English

/ˈdʒɪɡi/

adj
Definitions
  • Resembling or suggesting a jig.
  • (slang) Crazy.
  • (slang) Jittery, fidgety, restless, excited.
  • (slang) Extravagant, wonderful, excellent, enjoyable, exciting, stylish, cool, successful.
  • (slang) Having fun, enjoying oneself totally; losing one's inhibitions, especially when dancing or performing to music.

Etymology

Suffix from English jig.

Origin

English

jig

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