1.(Mus.) A light, brisk musical movement. "Hot and hasty, like a Scotch jig."
2.A light, humorous piece of writing, esp. in rhyme; a farce in verse; a ballad. (Obs.) "A jig shall be clapped at, and every rhyme Praised and applauded."
3.A piece of sport; a trick; a prank. (Obs.) "Is't not a fine jig, A precious cunning, in the late Protector?"
4.A trolling bait, consisting of a bright spoon and a hook attached.
