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- [jag]
- /dʒæg/
- /dʒæɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jag]
- /dʒæg/
Definitions of jags word
- noun jags a period of unrestrained indulgence in an activity; spree; binge: a crying jag; a talking jag. 1
- noun jags a state of intoxication from liquor. 1
- noun jags Northern, North Midland, and Western U.S. a load, as of hay or wood. 1
- verb with object jags to cut or slash, especially in points or pendants along the edge; form notches, teeth, or ragged points in. 1
- verb without object jags to move with a jerk; jog. 1
- noun jags Plural form of jag. 1
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Origin of jags
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; late Middle English jagge (noun), jaggen (v.), of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Jags
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jags popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
jags usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jags
noun jags
- buzzes — a man's very short haircut; crew cut.
- glows — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of glow.
- bouts — a contest or trial of strength, as of boxing.
- indulgences — Plural form of indulgence.
Antonyms for jags
verb jags
- levels — Plural form of level.
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