Sigogglin 
In Appalachian speech, "sigogglin" (sometimes sigoggling) means crooked, askew, or off-balance. It’s used for buildings, furniture, or anything that’s not straight or level.
Hillbilly Dude Says...
We use 'sigogglin' for something crooked, slantin’, leanin’ like it might fall. This is one I can remember my Momma sayin. Hillbilly Dude Says...
We use 'sigogglin' for something crooked, slantin’, leanin’ like it might fall. This is one I can remember my Momma sayin. Pronunciation
[SIH-gog-lin]
Meaning & Usage
- Crooked, askew (adjective)
Mae:
That fence is all sigogglin after the storm.
That fence is all sigogglin after the storm.
Earl:
variations: sigogglin’, cattywampus, catawampus, crooked, askew
★ If something’s "sigogglin," it isn’t just a little crooked - it’s leaning bad enough that folks notice. Think barns ready to fall or chairs that wobble when you sit. ★
Origin and Etymology
"Sigogglin" is pure Appalachian dialect, probably a playful alteration of words like "goggling" (meaning askew or awry). It’s been recorded in mountain speech since at least the 19th century, passed down through oral tradition.
Usage Notes
Still heard in rural Appalachia, especially among older speakers. Younger folks may not use it daily, but many recognize it as a colorful mountainism.
Say It Like a Southerner
Say it loose: "sig-gog-lin." First syllable soft ("sih"), then let the rest roll off your tongue.