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jag

jag

24 9.9
A decorative flap or slit at the edge of a garment often seen in historical clothes
  • noun
  • /dʒæɡ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : muesca (arcaico)
  • During the fashion show, the model twirled to showcase the intricate jag on her flowing dress.

Examples

  • Historically, many royal garments were adorned with a jag to highlight their exquisite craftsmanship.

  • The urge to turn the Jag around and return to London was almost palpable.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • I'm going to have two cars, a Volvo for transportation and a Jag for thrills.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • The sporty Jag pulls up outside a tall, swanky building.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • I helped load them into her silver Jag parked at a curb meter that showed the red-flag violation of lapsed time.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • The costume featured a beautiful jag along the hem, adding a touch of elegance to the garment.

Synonyms

trim
vsjag
34 3.8

A decorative edge on clothing

is narrower meaning a flap or slit at the garment edge
dag
vsjag
  • Archaic
9.9

A small pointed flap of cloth along the edge of a garment, often on medieval clothes

is the same flap but not restricted to medieval use
goffer
vsjag
  • Specialized
9.9

A decorative frill made by pressing fabric into pleats

refers to an edge flap or slit rather than pleated frilled decoration

Idioms

to have a jag on
  • Slang
9.9

To feel angry or upset for a short time

How Ornate

ruffle
21 5.6
fringe
12 4.7
jag
  • Archaic
24 9.9
to scallop
4 7.5

Surface Forms

jag singular
jags plural

Etymology

The word jag for a decorative flap comes from an old word for a 'notch' or 'cut'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture the small slits or flaps on a sleeve edge—these decorative cuts were called jags, which is why the word means that kind of trim.