1. fizgig(n = noun.artifact) fishgig, gig, lance, spear - an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish;
is a kind of implement
is a member of fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle
has particulars: harpoon, leister
2. fizgig(n = noun.artifact) - a firework that fizzes as it moves;
is a kind of firework, pyrotechnic
A fishgig. Sandys. [1913 Webster]
A firework, made of damp powder, which makes a fizzing or hissing noise when it explodes. [1913 Webster]
A gadding, flirting girl. Gosson. [1913 Webster]
fizgig, n. & adj. archaic
--n.
1 a silly or flirtatious young woman.
2 a kind of small firework; a cracker.
3 Austral. sl. a police informer.
--adj. flighty.
Etymology:
prob. f. FIZZ + obs. gig flighty girl
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