jaggy

American

[jag-ee] / ˈdʒæg i /

adjective

jaggier, jaggiest

jagged; jag; jagged; notched.

jaggy British

/ ˈdʒæɡɪ /

adjective

a less common word for jagged
prickly

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Etymology

Origin of jaggy

First recorded in 1710–20; jag ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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In VR, Breath of the Wild turns into a jaggy, ugly mess.

From The Verge

He led the way into the goosehouse, hopping over the jaggy ground.

From Literature

Rarely rushed, slow by the standards of today's jaggy sensibilities.

From Los Angeles Times

His sentences are long and jaggy, sparked with stray cultural references.

From Washington Post

The graphics are a bit jaggy, sure, but infused with so much personality that it's fun to just watch the rabbit jump around.

From The Verge

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