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jag¹ Definition

jag (jag)

noun

  1. a sharp, toothlike projection or similar indentation
  2. Archaic a notch or pointed tear, as in cloth

Etymology: ME jagge, projecting point < ?

transitive verb jagged, jag·ging

  1. to cut jags in; notch or pink (cloth, etc.)
  2. to cut unevenly; tear raggedly

Etymology: ME jaggen, joggen < the n.

jag² Definition

jag (jag)

noun

  1. Dialectal a small load or amount, as of wood or hay
  2. Slang
    1. an intoxicated condition due to liquor or drugs
    2. a drinking spree
    3. a period of uncontrolled activity a crying jag

Etymology: < ?

JAG Definition

JAG

Judge Advocate General

jag* Synonyms

jag*

n.

  1. An intoxicated condition

    inebriety, intoxication, buzz*, glow*; see drunkenness.

  2. A spree

    binge, bout, bender*; see indulgence 3, orgy.

jag Usage Examples

Object

  • edge: Jag the edges of the soil in the hole, don't leave the sides smooth.
  • rock: Situated in George Town, Hell is so called because of the blackened and jagged rocks that run along its shore.
  • line: The two pieces don't go together, a jagging fault line between them.
  • peak: Above the Southern Beech forest rise jagged peaks interspersed with awe-inspiring glaciers.
  • cut: Styles of gowns were slashed, jagged, cut, carved, pinked and laced with all kinds of different colors.
  • wall: Rising abruptly at the edge of a barren plateau, the tower's scarred and jagged rock walls seem immensely thick and immensely old.

Converse of object

  • get: Then, afore A knows wher A um, ma troosers get yanked doon an A get a jag on ma bum.
  • have: Later on, I hustled about gettin ' out voters who had jags on or who were too lazy to come to the polls.
  • love: Of course, it is parked in the garage and only used for Sunday driving these days. 08/01/02 Sarasota USA I love jags!
  • cry: People who can relate to my crying jags, my lashing out at those I love.

Adjective modifier

  • first: I was thinking about purchasing my first jag and wanted to steer clear of models that are notorious for electrical problems.

Modifies a noun

  • lover: Thanks for your inputs, and best wishes to all jag lovers everywhere!
  • owner: My Brother in Law, Brian Taylor, was a member of the jag owners club in Coventry for many years.
  • club: My Brother in Law, Brian Taylor, was a member of the jag owners club in Coventry for many years.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: After paddling around I found a very jagged hole just under water on the left-hand wall.
  • back: It was a really good off-cutter to the left-hander, pitching on middle and jagging back a long way to trap Hayden in front.
  • slightly: A slightly jagged 1m by 50cm entrance to 4m drop ( climbable with care ).
  • rather: Simple graphics look good although text legends can be rather jagged.

Noun used with modifier

  • james: I can appreciate wh... 7 Jul 2006, 11:01 PM james jag You need to consider total power requirements.
  • flu: They should say to those people in October, " Have you thought about a flu jag?

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