trig
1[ trig ]
/ trɪg /
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noun Informal.
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Origin of trig
1First recorded in 1895–1900; by shortening
Words nearby trig
triforium, triform, trifunctional, trifurcate, trifurcation, trig, triga, trigamous, trigamy, trigastric, trigeminal
Other definitions for trig (2 of 4)
trig2
[ trig ]
/ trɪg /
adjective
neat, trim, smart, or spruce.
in good physical condition; sound; well.
verb (used with object), trigged, trig·ging.
to make trim, smart, etc. (often followed by up or out).
Origin of trig
2First recorded in 1150–1200 for earlier sense; 1505–15 for def. 1; Middle English trig(g) “true, trusty,” from Old Norse tryggr “loyal, safe”; cognate with Gothic triggws “loyal, true, faithful”; see true
OTHER WORDS FROM trig
trigness, nounOther definitions for trig (3 of 4)
trig3
[ trig ]
/ trɪg /
verb (used with object), trigged, trig·ging.Dialect.
to support or prop, as with a wedge.
to act as a check on (the moving of wheels, vehicles, etc.).
noun
a wedge or block used to prevent a wheel, cask, or the like, from rolling.
Other definitions for trig (4 of 4)
trig.
abbreviation
trigonometric.
trigonometrical.
trigonometry.
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British Dictionary definitions for trig (1 of 3)
trig1
/ (trɪɡ) archaic, or dialect /
adjective
neat or spruce
verb trigs, trigging or trigged
to make or become trim or spruce
Derived forms of trig
trigly, adverbtrigness, nounWord Origin for trig
C12 (originally: trusty): of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse tryggr true
British Dictionary definitions for trig (2 of 3)
trig2
/ (trɪɡ) mainly dialect /
noun
a wedge or prop
verb trigs, trigging or trigged (tr)
to block or stop
to prop or support
Word Origin for trig
C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse tryggja to make secure; see trig 1
British Dictionary definitions for trig (3 of 3)
trig.
abbreviation for
trigonometrical
trigonometry
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