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fizgig

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪzgɪg/

Definition of fizgig

noun

  • 1 archaic a silly or flirtatious young woman.
  • 2 archaic a kind of small firework.
  • 3Australian informal a police informer.

Origin:

early 16th century: probably from fizz + obsolete gig 'flighty girl'. Compare with gig1 and whirligig

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