trig

¹

[trig]

noun

Informal.

1. trigonometry.

trig

²

[trig]

adjective

1. neat, trim, smart, or spruce.

   Synonyms: orderly, tidy

2. in good physical condition; sound; well.

verb (used with object)

trigged, trigging 

1. to make trim, smart, etc. (often followed by up orout ).

trig

³

[trig]

verb (used with object)

Dialect.

trigged, trigging 

1. to support or prop, as with a wedge.

2. to act as a check on (the moving of wheels, vehicles, etc.).

noun

1. a wedge or block used to prevent a wheel, cask, or the like, from rolling.

trig.

⁴

abbreviation

1. trigonometric.

2. trigonometrical.

3. trigonometry.

trig

¹

/ trɪɡ /

noun

1. a wedge or prop

verb

1. to block or stop

2. to prop or support

trig

²

/ trɪɡ /

adjective

1. neat or spruce

verb

1. to make or become trim or spruce

trig.

³

abbreviation

1. trigonometrical

2. trigonometry

Other Word Forms

• trigness noun
• trigly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of trig¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; by shortening

Origin of trig²

First recorded in 1150–1200 for earlier sense; 1505–15 trig ² for def. 1; Middle English trig(g) “true, trusty,” from Old Norse tryggr “loyal, safe”; cognate with Gothic triggws “loyal, true, faithful”; true

Origin of trig³

First recorded in 1585–95; from Old Norse tryggja “to make fast, secure”; trig ² ( def. ), true

Word History and Origins

Origin of trig¹

C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse tryggja to make secure; see _trig ¹

Origin of trig²

C12 (originally: trusty): of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse tryggr true

Example Sentences

In Washington DC, a bomb threat was made to the Democratic National Committee headquarters, trigging a police search of the building where a pipe bomb was discovered on 6 January 2021.

From BBC

The disputed result announced by the CNE has trigged a wave of protests in Venezuela with thousands taking to the streets for a second day on Tuesday.

From BBC

I also had wide and mid-range angled cameras, both mounted on a tripod to be trigged by remotes.

From Seattle Times

Ongoing mass demonstrations across Germany were trigged by the meeting becoming public knowledge last month.

From BBC

The war, which was trigged by an attack by Hamas on southern Israel on Oct.

From Washington Times