What is another word for Jigging?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɪɡɪŋ] (IPA)

Jigging is a term frequently used in the world of fishing when referring to the rhythmic up-and-down motion of the fishing tool to attract fish. However, there is a wide range of synonyms that can be used in its place, such as "pulsing," "jerking," "bouncing," "twitching," "fluttering," and "wiggling." Each term conveys a slightly different style of movement but all describe the same basic action. Different fishermen may use different terms depending on the type or technique of fishing, but they all work towards the same goal of attracting fish to catch.

What are the hypernyms for Jigging?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for Jigging?

Jigging is an action that involves moving up and down in a quick and lively manner. Some antonyms for jigging include standing still, remaining stationary, and being motionless. Another antonym for jigging is slow and steady movement, which can be described as a gentle sway or a leisurely walk. Other antonyms may include static, sluggish, and sedentary. When it comes to dance, antonyms for jigging may include slow and flowing movements or elegant and graceful steps. Overall, antonyms for jigging are movements that are slow, steady, and lack the lively and energetic nature of jigging.

What are the antonyms for Jigging?

Usage examples for Jigging

Larry, as usual, made himself at home with his fiddle, and soon set the seamen and French prisoners Jigging away, as he had done on board other ships.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
I thought it very good fun, so I ran down and began to dance, and who should I see but the admiral and captain and old Rough-and-Ready, each with a black partner, and there we were Jigging away right merrily, till I awoke, to find myself in the stern-sheet of the boat, and to see Nettleship steering, while the notes of Larry's fiddle sounded in my ears.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
If Dan Hoolan hasn't hove it overboard, I'll be after setting the men a-Jigging this very evening, supposing we haven't to fight the French, or do any other trifle of that sort!"
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston

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  • Jigging veins of rhyming mother wits.
    Christopher Marlowe

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