The word zigzag describes the shape of a line. A line drawn in a zigzag shape makes a lot of short, sharp turns. ... The first turn a zigzag line makes is called a zig, and the second is called the zag. Zigzag can also be a verb.

Are zig and zag words?

The word zag can be used to mean the same thing as zig. However, the two terms are typically used together, in which case they mean to move in opposite directions. This is usually used in a somewhat humorous way.

Is there a difference between zig and zag?

As nouns the difference between zig and zag

is that zig is a sudden or sharp turn or change of direction while zag is one of a series of sharp turns or reversals.