Sprig meaning : A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray. An ornament resembling a small shoot or twig. One of the separate pieces of lace fastened on a ground in applique lace. (sometimes mildly) A youth; a lad. A brad, or nail without a head. A small eyebolt ragged or barbed at the point. A house sparrow. To decorate with sprigs, or with representations of sprigs, as in embroidery or pottery.