Jiggish
adj.energetic, joyfulliterary
What it means
Lively, playful, or suited to the quick movement of a jig.
Reach for it when describing music, movement, or behavior with skipping dance energy
A jiggish fiddle tune drew the younger guests onto the floor.
Choose between these
5- playful
up-and-down energy is immediately noticeable
not when Bouncy can sound childish and says little about musical structure.
- playful
animal-like playful energy is intended
not when Frisky may carry flirtatious overtones when applied to adults.
- everyday
energetic movement is the broad point
not when Lively has no particular dance rhythm or playful skipping quality.
- professional
danceable
the rhythm genuinely supports dancing
not when Danceable evaluates function without describing the tune's particular character.
- literary
light quick movement suits an elegant description
not when Sprightly often describes a person and may sound old-fashioned.
Said against
3- sluggish
- solemn
- leaden
It naturally appears in
3- jiggish tune
The flutist ended with a jiggish tune that invited clapping.
- jiggish rhythm
A jiggish rhythm gave the old song unexpected lift.
- jiggish movement
The foal's jiggish movement delighted the children by the fence.
Usage notes
Jiggish is rare and may need context even in literary writing.