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 /

noun

1. informal.
   a Jaguar car: often understood as a symbol of affluence

JAG

²

abbreviation for

1. Judge Advocate General

jag

³

/ dʒæɡ /

verb

1. tr to cut unevenly; make jagged
2. to catch (fish) by impaling them on an unbaited hook

noun

1. an informal word for jab jab

noun

1. a jagged notch or projection

jag

⁴

/ 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

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

Example Sentences

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman were Pakistan’s best hopes of reaching a truly imposing total, only for Carse to jag the ball away from Rizwan, who was sharply taken by wicketkeeper Smith, standing close to mitigate the low bounce.

From BBC

Chuck Smith is a Marine veteran, former Navy JAG commander and an attorney.

From Seattle Times

“All that’s missing is Jonny Lott jumping out of a Jag and forgetting his lines,” joked Rio.

From Literature

Gail’s additional credits include the TV series “ER” and “JAG,” films “Some Girl” and “Perfect Opposites” and the 2019 video game “Blacksad: Under the Skin.”

From Los Angeles Times

There was the bizarre story of the off-duty Alaska pilot, apparently on a psilocybin jag, who tried to shut off the jet engines midflight.

From Seattle Times