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

“I think in regard to Trig, anything is possible,” McGinniss writes.

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Palin dedicates the book to her 2-year old son, Trig, who has Down syndrome.

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The media frenzy around them was astonishing—they were rock stars, from Bristol and Levi down to little Trig.

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How could I ever forget the sight of a banner held up high to say “We Are Here For Trig”?

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Has Senator McCain simply forgotten that Calculus Algebra Trig has Down Syndrome?

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Jane was a trig, neat body; small, as the coast girls often are—I wonder why?

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Harry and Seth made everything trig and came in last, leaving the cat-boat at anchor far out.

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The trig little sail-boat turned out to be a respectable yacht, steam, at that.

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Trig′amist, one who marries three wives; Trig′amy, the state of having three husbands or wives at the same time.

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Trigla, trig′la, n. the typical genus of Triglid, the gurnards.

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