jag

¹

[ jag ]

noun

1. a sharp projection on an edge or surface.

verb (used with object)

, jagged, jag·ging.

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, jag·ging.

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 for

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. See jab
   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 for

1. Judge Advocate General

Other Words From

• jagless 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