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English
Etymology
From jig + -ish.
Pronunciation
Adjective
jiggish (comparative more jiggish, superlative most jiggish)
- Resembling, or suitable for, a jig, or lively movement.
1710 April 22 (Gregorian calendar), Isaac Bickerstaff [et al., pseudonyms; Richard Steele et al.], “Tuesday, April 11, 1710”, in The Tatler, number 157; republished in [Richard Steele], editor, The Tatler, , London stereotype edition, volume II, London: I. Walker and Co.; , 1822, →OCLC:The coquette, therefore, I must distinguish by that musical instrument which is commonly known by the name of a Kit, that is more jiggish than the Fiddle itself, and never sounds but to dance.
- Playful; frisky.