jag

/dʒæɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, violent blow or thrust

“He took a jag to the side and fell to the ground.”

2. verb

to move suddenly or with a violent motion

“The car jagged out of control onto the sidewalk.”

3. verb

to change direction suddenly, often in a sharp or angular manner

“The plane jagged to avoid the storm clouds.”

4. noun

a sudden or brief sharp pain

“She felt a jag of pain in her side after the accident.”

5. noun

a sudden or brief thrill or excitement

“The concert gave me a jag of excitement that lasted all night.”

Synonyms

  • jolt
  • spasm
  • thrust

Antonyms

  • gradual
  • smooth