Jagged
/ˈdʒæɡɪd/
Definitions
Having an uneven, rough, or sharp edge or surface.
/ˈdʒæɡɪd/
Having a rough or sharp edge or surface
The jagged teeth of the saw made quick work of the wood.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're walking along a rocky beach. The jagged edges of the rocks are like teeth, they're not smooth or flat. They're pointy and rough! Like a poorly cut paper edge.
👶 For kids: When something is jagged, it has pointy parts that stick out, like a mountain or a broken toy.
More Examples
The climber carefully avoided the jagged rocks on the cliff face.
A jagged scar ran across his forehead.
How It's Used
"The jagged rocks cut into his hand."
"The coastline was characterized by jagged cliffs and inlets."
From Middle English *gagged*, possibly from *jag*, a verb meaning to pierce or prick, likely of Scandinavian origin.
The word has been in use since the early 16th century, often used to describe rough or irregular surfaces in natural formations.
Memory tip
Think of a saw blade: the jagged edges are the defining feature.
Word Origin
"To pierce or prick (related to the verb "jag")"