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Having a sharp, uneven edge.

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Used as an adjective, listen here, it means: Having a sharp, uneven edge. Used as a verb, listen here, it means: Past tense of JAG: cut unevenly.

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Usage examples (38)
  • He cut his tongue on the jagged edge of the broken tooth.
  • The jagged outline of the crags
  • Adjective : the jagged edge of a saw; a jagged wound
  • Her breasts brushed his chest as he pressed closer, her breath coming in jagged pants.
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