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jag

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noun \ ˈjag \

Definition of jag

1 a :spree
  • a crying jag
b :a state or feeling of exhilaration or intoxication usually induced by liquor
2 :a small load

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Origin and Etymology of jag

origin unknown

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jag

noun

Definition of jag

:a sharp projecting part :barb

First Known Use of jag

1578

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jag

verb

Definition of jag

jagged; jagging
intransitive verb
1 :to move in jerks
2 :prick, thrust
transitive verb
1 :to cut indentations into; also :to form teeth on (a saw) by cutting indentations
2 chiefly dialectal :prick, stab
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jagger

noun

Origin and Etymology of jag

Middle English jaggen

Other Alcoholic Beverage Terms

finish, gimlet, mull, sake, setup, sommelier, syllabub, vintner, wassail

JAG

abbreviation

Definition of JAG

judge advocate general

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

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JAG

abbreviation

legal Definition of JAG

judge advocate general

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