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Definition of jag
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: spree
a crying jag
b
: a state or feeling of exhilaration or intoxication usually induced by liquor
2
: a small load
jag
noun (2)Definition of jag (Entry 2 of 4)
: a sharp projecting part : barb
jag
verb
jagged; jagging
Definition of jag (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: to cut indentations into
also
: to form teeth on (a saw) by cutting indentations
JAG
abbreviationDefinition of JAG (Entry 4 of 4)
judge advocate general
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“Jag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jag. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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The first known use of jag was in the 15th century
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