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Definition of Fizgig
1. Noun. An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish.
Group relationships: Fishing Gear, Fishing Rig, Fishing Tackle, Rig, Tackle
Specialized synonyms: Harpoon, Leister
Generic synonyms: Implement
Derivative terms: Spear
2. Noun. A firework that fizzes as it moves.
Definition of Fizgig
1. n. A fishgig.
2. n. A firework, made of damp powder, which makes a fizzing or hissing noise when it explodes.
3. n. A gadding, flirting girl.
Definition of Fizgig
1. Noun. (archaic) A flirtatious, coquettish girl. (defdate From 1520s.) ¹
2. Noun. (archaic) A small squib-like firework. ¹
3. Noun. (alternative spelling of fishgig) ¹
4. Noun. (Australia slang obsolete) A police informer. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fizgig
1. fishgig [n -S] - See also: fishgig
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fizgig
Literary usage of Fizgig
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Sporting Magazine edited by [Anonymus AC02751662] (1806)
"As soon as he entered, Mrs. Moggy introduced Mr. fizgig to him as a ... Mr.
fizgig was enraptured with him, and most pathetically lament- ed that he had ..."
2. Works by Manuel Márquez Sterling, William Makepeace Thackeray, Leslie Stephen, Louise Stanage (1898)
"Francis fizgig said, "Yes, Brough, your fair daughter ... And Mr. fizgig put his
glass into his eye and looked at me. " We speak English, sir," says I, ..."
3. The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray by William Makepeace Thackeray, Sir Leslie Stephen (1898)
"Didn'tI, Captain fizgig ? " Captain the Honourable Francis fizgig said, ...
It's a sad disadvantage, madam," says fizgig gravely ; " and I recommend you and ..."
4. Elementary Composition and Rhetoric by William Edward Mead (1894)
"It's a sad disadvantage, madam,' says fizgig gravely, ' and I recommend you and
Brough here, ... And Mr. fizgig put his glass into his eye and looked at me. ..."
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