jagged

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adjective

jag·​ged ˈja-gəd How to pronounce jagged (audio)
Synonyms of jagged
1
: having a sharply uneven edge or surface
jagged peaks
2
: having a harsh, rough, or irregular quality
jagged rhythms
jaggedly adverb
jaggedness noun

jagged

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past tense and past participle of jag entry 3

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Adjective jagged pieces of broken glass it's going to be hard to repair the jagged tear in the tablecloth so that it doesn't show
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The trace of bone plates’ fusion remains in jagged lines like black lightning. — Daniel Barnum, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2026 Furthermore, the whiskers are in front, preventing the drone from detecting sideways obstacles like random jagged branches in a forest. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 The spelunking bass lines recalled Joy Division and New Order, the jagged guitars evoked the Fall. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 Past albums have varied between melodic indie rock, jagged art rock, and even flirtations with hardcore. — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jagged

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First Known Use

Adjective

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of jagged was in 1523

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jagged

adjective
jag·​ged ˈjag-əd How to pronounce jagged (audio)
: having a sharp uneven edge or surface
jagged mountains
jaggedly adverb
jaggedness noun
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