[count] : a type of lively dance
▪ She did/danced a little jig. ; also : the music played for such a dance
▪ Hey, play us a jig!
▪ She did/danced a little jig. ; also : the music played for such a dance
▪ Hey, play us a jig!
the jig is up
US, informal + old-fashioned — used to say that a dishonest plan or activity has been discovered and will not be allowed to continue ▪ The jig is up: where did you hide the stolen goods?





