Zick Zack

"Zick Zack" (often stylized as "Zick Zack") is a German phrase, the onomatopoeic equivalent of "zigzag" in English. It describes a pattern characterized by sharp, alternating angular turns. While commonly used informally, the phrase also appears in various contexts, including descriptive language, design, and occasionally as part of more formal terminology. It suggests a sharp, back-and-forth movement or shape, similar to a lightning bolt or a saw blade. In English, it might be directly translated as "zigzag" or more loosely as "criss-cross" depending on the specific context. The reduplication of the word emphasizes the repeating nature of the angular pattern.