lig

British

/ lɪɡ /

noun

(esp in the entertainment industry and the media) a function at which free entertainment and refreshments are available

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verb

(intr) to attend such a function in order to take advantage of free entertainment and refreshments; freeload

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Other Word Forms

ligger noun
ligging noun

Etymology

Origin of lig

C20: origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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He netted 12 goals in 24 games for the Turkish Super Lig club and leaves with them fifth in the table.

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"Premier League teams and players, they suit well in Super Lig," says Garcia Gomez.

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The England striker had a medical on Saturday, having travelled to the UK on Friday after Villa agreed an £18m deal with the Super Lig side.

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The striker had a medical on Saturday having travelled to the UK on Friday after Villa agreed an £18m deal with the Super Lig side.

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They have also been working towards an agreement with Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor that will allow Andre Onana, who cost United £47m when they signed him from Inter Milan two years ago, to leave on loan.

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