Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jag

Noun and Verb
/jæɡ/
Definition
A jag is a sharp or pointed projection, often used to describe a sudden strong emotion or a period of excessive behavior.
Examples
  • He went on a jag of cleaning his house this weekend.
  • After the long meeting, she felt a jag of frustration.
  • There was a jag of ice on the edge of the road.
Meaning
The term ‘jag’ can refer to both a physical protrusion and a metaphorical state of experiencing something intensely or indulging in an activity.
Synonyms
  • Spree
  • Fit
  • Surge