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jaggy

jaggy

1 7.8
A surface that is rough and has many sharp points, like broken rock
  • adjective
  • /ˈdʒæɡi/
translation icon : irregular
  • If it does have one edge, it's a jaggy one—we're talking about the rough renderings produced by that PenTile setup.

This precipitates into the joint space into the cyanovial fluid and forms crystals, so really sharp jaggy crystals.

Examples

  • Can you guys see how like jaggy and weird and like crunchy and like crimpy that is?

  • It's still really jaggy, like I've hurt my arms and it also fell on top of me at one point.

  • The edges are a little jaggy, but it doesn't seem to matter.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • Black, jaggy, punk-ass tribal-looking thing.

  • This precipitates into the joint space into the cyanovial fluid and forms crystals, so really sharp jaggy crystals.

  • And also because they're cut in half, they're so comfortable to wear because there's no jaggy edges poking me.

  • If you have used a higher-resolution device (such as almost every other tablet and smartphone on the market), the iPad Mini will look jaggy and fuzzy by comparison.

    Blog text (1)
  • It doesn't lengthen too much and you know, the wand is really super jig jaggy where you actually almost can poke yourself in the eye like it's a little bit too hard.

  • My Galaxy Tab 7.7 has 1280 x 800 or so, but it's kind of jaggy in small text, so a retina display will definitely sway me back to the iDevice fold.

    Blog text (17)
  • The piece of wood had a jaggy edge that made it difficult to handle safely.

Synonyms

rough
vsjaggy
164 1.0

Not smooth and often harsh in sound

highlights sharp, cut-like notches rather than general coarseness
uneven
vsjaggy
42 2.3

Not smooth or level, with parts higher and lower

focuses on sudden sharp notches rather than broad irregularity
jagged
vsjaggy
22 3.6

An edge or outline with rough, sharp points

is about roughness with sharp notches rather than general irregularity
textured
vsjaggy
13 4.1

Having a surface you can feel that is not smooth

is specifically about sharp notches and uneven edges rather than pattern
toothed
vsjaggy
3.9

Having a jagged edge with small points like teeth

features sharp notches that are irregular rather than evenly spaced teeth
notchy
vsjaggy
7.9

A surface that feels rough because it has small bumps or cuts

emphasizes sharp, irregular cuts more than soft bumps
notched
vsjaggy
3.9

With edges that have small cuts or gaps

is focused on irregular, jagged tearing rather than deliberate cuts
erose
vsjaggy
  • Specialized
9.9

An edge of a leaf or petal that looks like insects have eaten small parts

shows sharp, angular notches rather than soft gnawed edges
featheredged
vsjaggy
  • Specialized
8.9

An edge that is uneven and becomes thin and soft like handmade paper

is more about abrupt sharp notches than tapered irregularity
snaggy
vsjaggy
6.8

With rough parts that catch or tear other things

is sharper and more pointed rather than just catching projections
scraggy
vsjaggy
6.7

Rough and uneven with many jagged edges

is about sharp notches rather than general rugged thin shapes
rough-textured
vsjaggy
3.7

A surface that feels bumpy or not smooth to the touch

denotes pointed notches rather than mainly coarse feel
coarse-textured
vsjaggy
4.9

Having a rough surface that feels slightly scratchy

is about sharp small notches rather than coarse grain

Antonyms

256 1.0

A surface that is even and not rough

18 1.0

Flat and level in shape, position, or timing

How Jagged

serrated
5.4
jaggy
1 7.8
rough
164 1.0
uneven
42 2.3
smooth
256 1.0

Surface Forms

jaggy positive

Morphology

jaggy = jag (transparent) = jag + y

The adjective is a regular formation meaning 'having jags/notches' from 'jag' + '-y', so the meaning is directly inferable.

Etymology

Jaggy comes from jagged and the old word jag, which meant 'a sharp point', so imagine a surface covered in many little sharp points. That's why jaggy means having a rough, uneven, or sharply notched edge.