jag
1 of 4noun (1)
ˈjag 
1
a
: spree
a crying jag
b
: a state or feeling of exhilaration or intoxication usually induced by liquor
2
: a small load
jag
2 of 4noun (2)
: a sharp projecting part : barb
jag
3 of 4verb
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
jagger noun
JAG
4 of 4abbreviation
judge advocate general
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
origin unknown
Verb
Middle English jaggen
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1597, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Noun (2)
1578, in the meaning defined above
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2
Legal Definition
JAG
abbreviation
judge advocate general
jag
noun
1
as in spree
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- spree
- binge
- pickup
- renewal
- upswing
- upturn
- recurrence
- recrudescence
- spurt
- increase
- burst
- outburst
- flutter
- flare
- surge
- flood
- rush
- volley
- flurry
- boost
- outbreak
- paroxysm
- eruption
- epidemic
- spate
- deluge
- flash
- explosion
- flicker
- flare-up
- commotion
- furor
- uproar
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- slump
- calm
- doldrums
2
as in barb
Synonyms & Similar Words
- barb
- spike
- tine
- snag
- sticker
- prickle
- prong
- nose
- pike
- tip
- nib
- apex
- pinpoint
- end
- cusp
- point