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fizgig

(ˈfɪzˌɡɪɡ)

1. a frivolous or flirtatious girl

2. (Chemistry) a firework or whirling top that fizzes as it moves

3. (Angling) a variant of fishgig

4. (Law) slang Austral a police informer

(Law) (intr) slang Austral to inform on criminals to the police

[C16: probably from obsolete fise a breaking of wind + gig girl]

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Noun	1.	fizgig - an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish fishgig, gig, lance, spear fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, tackle, rig - gear used in fishing harpoon - a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end leister - a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon)
	2.	fizgig - a firework that fizzes as it moves firework, pyrotechnic - (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.