Main Entry: ¹jar

Pronunciation: \ˈjär\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): jarred; jar·ring

Etymology: probably of imitative origin

Date: 1526

intransitive verb 1 a : to make a harsh or discordant sound b : to have a harshly disagreeable or disconcerting effect c : to be out of harmony; specifically : bicker
2 : to undergo severe vibrationtransitive verb : to cause to jar: as a : to affect disagreeably : unsettle b : to make unstable or loose : shake <jar the ball free>

— jar·ring·ly \ˈjär-iŋ-lē\ adverb