Skip navigation.

whig - What does it mean?

Definition of 'whig'

English

Etymology 1

Probably related to (whey)

Noun

(wikipedia) (en-noun)
  • (UK|dialect|obsolete) Acidulated whey, sometimes mixed with buttermilk and sweet herbs, used as a cooling beverage.
  • buttermilk

    • Etymology 2

    Compare frig', ' jig

    Verb

    (whigg)
  • Urge forward; drive briskly.
  • Jog along; move or work briskly.
    • English terms with homophones ----

    Similar to 'whig'

    wag, waag, wig, wog, wcg, waeg, wigg