An injection.
Jag
JAG
dʒaɡ
Noun
Example Sentences
"Getting ma flu jag."
"The bairn needs his jags."
Etymology & History
Scottish and Northern English term for injection/vaccination. From "jag" meaning to prick or stab. Common in Scottish medical contexts.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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