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jaggy

/ˈdʒæɡ.i/
jag · gy
Adverb:jaggily
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jaggy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having rough, sharp, or unevenly notched points or edges; jagged.

Example

"The hikers carefully navigated the narrow trail along the jaggy cliffside."

2

Scottish Covered in sharp prickles, thorns, or spines; prickly or scratchy.

Example

"He wore thick leather gloves before clearing the jaggy brambles from the garden path."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'jagged' is the standard global adjective for rough or notched edges, 'jaggy' is primarily used in Scottish English, where it also commonly describes prickly plants like thistles or nettles.

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• Nearby Words

jagged
jaggedly
jaggedness
jaggy
jagua
jaguar
jaguaribe

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun 'jag' (a sharp projection or notch, of expressive origin) combined with the suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jaggy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jaggy
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