jag
jag¹
Definition
jag (jag)
noun
- a sharp, toothlike projection or similar indentation
- Archaic a notch or pointed tear, as in cloth
Etymology: ME jagge, projecting point < ?
transitive verb jagged, jag′·ging
- to cut jags in; notch or pink (cloth, etc.)
- to cut unevenly; tear raggedly
Etymology: ME jaggen, joggen < the n.
jag²
Definition
jag (jag)
noun
- Dialectal a small load or amount, as of wood or hay
- Slang
- an intoxicated condition due to liquor or drugs
- a drinking spree
- a period of uncontrolled activity a crying jag
Etymology: < ?
JAG
Definition
JAG
Judge Advocate General
jag*
Synonyms
jag*
n.
An intoxicated condition
inebriety, intoxication, buzz*, glow*; see drunkenness.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
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