jag

¹

[jag]

noun

1. a sharp projection on an edge or surface.

verb (used with object)

jagged, jagging 

1. to cut or slash, especially in points or pendants along the edge; form notches, teeth, or ragged points in.

verb (used without object)

jagged, jagging 

1. to move with a jerk; jog.

jag

²

[jag]

noun

1. a period of unrestrained indulgence in an activity; spree; binge.

   a crying jag; a talking jag.

2. a state of intoxication from liquor.

3. Northern, North Midland, and Western U.S.,  a load, as of hay or wood.

J.A.G.

³

Or JAG

abbreviation

1. Judge Advocate General.

jag

¹

/ dʒæɡ /

verb

1. (tr) to cut unevenly; make jagged

2. to catch (fish) by impaling them on an unbaited hook

noun

1. an informal word for jab jab

noun

1. a jagged notch or projection

jag

²

/ dʒæɡ /

noun

1. 1. intoxication from drugs or alcohol

   2. a bout of drinking or drug taking

2. a period of uncontrolled activity

   a crying jag

Jag

³

/ dʒæɡ /

noun

1. informal,  a Jaguar car: often understood as a symbol of affluence

JAG

⁴

abbreviation

1. Judge Advocate General

Other Word Forms

• jagless adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of jag¹

1350–1400; late Middle English jagge (noun), jaggen (v.), of obscure origin

Origin of jag²

1590–1600; perhaps originally load of broom or furze (compare Old English ceacga broom, furze)

Word History and Origins

Origin of jag¹

C14: of unknown origin

Origin of jag²

of unknown origin

Example Sentences

“Right now they look really jagged, but they’ll turn soft and orange as the sun sets.”

From Los Angeles Times

The striking building has a curved three-sided shape, with a high, jagged exterior glass front and roof.

From BBC

"Earth dirt, if you look at it microscopically, has been weathered off. It's more or less in a round shape; but on the Moon the lunar dirt soil is all jagged," Mr Sallaberger said.

From BBC

A jagged behemoth straddling the China-Pakistan border, it is a mountain with a fearsome reputation.

From BBC

We wanted something jagged and also a little weird that was more experimental but with an aggressive approach.”

From Los Angeles Times