lig

/ lɪɡ /

noun

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

verb

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

Other Word Forms

• ligging noun
• ligger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lig¹

C20: origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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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Following a goalless draw between the two clubs in the Turkish Super Lig in February, Galatasaray said they would "initiate criminal proceedings" against Mourinho after claiming he made "racist statements".

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Galatasaray accused Fenerbahce manager Mourinho of making "racist statements" following the goalless draw between the Turkish Super Lig rivals on Monday.

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"Jose Mourinho's systematic derogatory comments about the Turkish Super Lig, Turkish referees and the Turkish nation since his employment in Turkey are increasingly concerning," said Galatasaray board member Can Natan.

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Mourinho has been highly critical about the level of refereeing in the Turkish Super Lig.

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