Transcription
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- [jog]
- /dʒɒg/
- /dʒɒɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jog]
- /dʒɒg/
Definitions of jogs word
- verb with object jogs to move or shake with a push or jerk: The horseman jogged the reins lightly. 1
- verb with object jogs to cause to function with a jolt for a moment or in a series of disconnected motions: He jogged the motor and started the machine. 1
- verb with object jogs to push slightly, as to arouse the attention; nudge: She jogged his elbow when she wanted to be introduced to one of his friends. 1
- verb with object jogs to stir or jolt into activity or alertness, as by a hint or reminder: to jog a person's memory. 1
- verb with object jogs to cause (a horse) to go at a steady trot. 1
- verb with object jogs Printing. to align the edges of (a stack of sheets of paper of the same size) by gently tapping. 1
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Origin of jogs
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; blend of jot to jog (now dial.) and shog to shake, jog (late Middle English shoggen)
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Parts of speech for Jogs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jogs popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.