"zigzagger" meaning in All languages combined

See zigzagger on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: zigzaggers [plural]
Etymology: From zigzag + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|zigzag|er|id2=agent noun}} zigzag + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} zigzagger (plural zigzaggers)
  1. An attachment for a sewing machine allowing for zigzag stitches.
    Sense id: en-zigzagger-en-noun-~ZHgn7GQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun), Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 89 11 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun): 88 12 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 90 10 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 95 5
  2. Someone who zigzags; a person who makes rapid changes of direction, especially (figuratively) in opinion, policy etc.
    Sense id: en-zigzagger-en-noun-MZZVD9ep

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1942, The Chemistry leaflet:",
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          "ref": "1954, Kiplinger's Personal Finance:",
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