Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jet-lagged
Adjective
ˈjet ˌlaɡd
Definition
Experiencing fatigue and other physical effects due to a long flight across multiple time zones.
Examples
- After my trip to Europe, I felt jet-lagged for days.
- He was jet-lagged and struggled to stay awake during the meeting.
- Traveling to Asia left her jet-lagged and disoriented.
Meaning
Jet-lagged refers to the state of feeling tired and out of sync with local time after travelling by airplane to a different time zone quickly.
Synonyms
- fatigued
- exhausted
- weary
