jagged
[ jag-id ]
/ ˈdʒæg ɪd /
adjective
having ragged notches, points, or teeth; zigzag: the jagged edge of a saw; a jagged wound.
having a harsh, rough, or uneven quality.
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Related forms
jag·ged·ly, adverbjag·ged·ness, nounun·jag·ged, adjectiveDefinition for jagged (2 of 2)
jag
1[ jag ]
/ dʒæg /
noun
a sharp projection on an edge or surface.
verb (used with object), jagged, jag·ging.
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.
to move with a jerk; jog.
Origin of jag
11350–1400; late Middle English jagge (noun), jaggen (v.), of obscure origin
Related forms
jag·less, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for jagged (1 of 5)
jagged
/ (ˈdʒæɡɪd) /
adjective
having sharp projecting notches; ragged; serrate
Derived Forms
jaggedly, adverbjaggedness, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for jagged (2 of 5)
jag
1jagg
/ (dʒæɡ) /
verb jags, jagging or jagged
(tr) to cut unevenly; make jagged
Australian to catch (fish) by impaling them on an unbaited hook
noun, verb
Scot an informal word for jab (def. 3), jab (def. 5)
noun
a jagged notch or projection
Word Origin for jag
C14: of unknown origin
British Dictionary definitions for jagged (3 of 5)
jag
2/ (dʒæɡ) /
noun slang
- intoxication from drugs or alcohol
- a bout of drinking or drug taking
a period of uncontrolled activitya crying jag
Word Origin for jag
of unknown origin
British Dictionary definitions for jagged (4 of 5)
Jag
/ (dʒæɡ) /
noun
informal a Jaguar car: often understood as a symbol of affluence
British Dictionary definitions for jagged (5 of 5)
JAG
abbreviation for
Judge Advocate General
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