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\ ˈjag 
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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
verbjagged; 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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