jagged — having a rough, sharp, or uneven edge or surface
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a rough, sharp, or uneven edge or surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒæɡɪd/
Example Sentences
- After the earthquake, the jagged crack in the wall looked like a lightning bolt.
- His jagged fingernails made typing sound like a woodpecker convention.
- The jagged glass reflected her mood perfectly - sharp and unpredictable.
jagged
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdʒæɡɪd/]
having a rough, sharp, or uneven edge or surface
The jagged cliffs along the coast made the hikers stop in awe.
With ragged clothes and sagged pack, he climbs the jagged track!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'jaggen', meaning 'to prick' or 'to cut with a saw-like motion'. The word evolved to describe something with irregular, protruding points resembling the teeth of a saw.
Breakdown
jag (a sharp, protruding point or tooth) + -ed (past participle suffix, indicating a state or quality), forming an adjective meaning 'having jags or irregular sharp projections'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the earthquake, the jagged crack in the wall looked like a lightning bolt.”
“His jagged fingernails made typing sound like a woodpecker convention.”
“The jagged glass reflected her mood perfectly - sharp and unpredictable.”
“The pizza slice had such jagged edges that it could double as a saw.”
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