jagged
[ jag-id ]
/ ˈdʒæg ɪd /
adjective
having ragged notches, points, or teeth; zigzag: the jagged edge of a saw; a jagged wound.
having a harsh, rough, or uneven quality.
OTHER WORDS FROM jagged
jag·ged·ly, adverb jag·ged·ness, noun un·jag·ged, adjectiveWords nearby jagged
Definition for jagged (2 of 2)
jag
1
[ jag ]
/ dʒæg /
noun
a sharp projection on an edge or surface.
verb (used with object), jagged, jag·ging.
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.
to move with a jerk; jog.
Origin of jag
1
1350–1400; late Middle English
jagge (noun),
jaggen (v.), of obscure origin
OTHER WORDS FROM jag
jag·less, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for jagged
British Dictionary definitions for jagged (1 of 5)
jagged
/ (ˈdʒæɡɪd) /
adjective
having sharp projecting notches; ragged; serrate
Derived forms of jagged
jaggedly, adverb jaggedness, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for jagged (2 of 5)
jag
1
jagg
/ (dʒæɡ) /
verb jags, jagging or jagged
(tr)
to cut unevenly; make jagged
Australian
to catch (fish) by impaling them on an unbaited hook
noun, verb
Scot an informal word for jab (def. 3), jab (def. 5)
noun
a jagged notch or projection
Word Origin for jag
C14: of unknown origin
British Dictionary definitions for jagged (3 of 5)
jag
2
/ (dʒæɡ) /
noun slang
- intoxication from drugs or alcohol
- a bout of drinking or drug taking
a period of uncontrolled activity
a crying jag
Word Origin for jag
of unknown origin
British Dictionary definitions for jagged (4 of 5)
Jag
/ (dʒæɡ) /
noun
informal
a Jaguar car: often understood as a symbol of affluence
British Dictionary definitions for jagged (5 of 5)
JAG
abbreviation for
Judge Advocate General