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, trig·ging.

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

trig

³

[ trig ]

verb (used with object)

, Dialect.

, trigged, trig·ging.

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 for

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

abbreviation for

1. trigonometrical
2. trigonometry

trig

³

/ trɪɡ /

adjective

1. neat or spruce

verb

1. to make or become trim or spruce

Derived Forms

• ˈtrigly, adverb
• ˈtrigness, noun

Other Words From

• trigness noun

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 ²fordef 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

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

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

From Washington Times