1 C1 idiomatic slang
To act like, or be described as, an obnoxious or foolish person; more commonly used as the noun 'jagoff.'
"Around Pittsburgh, someone might call a reckless driver a jagoff."
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jag off
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
A regional slang insult for an annoying, stupid, or unpleasant person.
In plain English
a rude or stupid person
What does "jag off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Usually written as the noun 'jagoff' in Pittsburgh and nearby regional speech rather than as a true phrasal verb. Highly informal and insulting.
Words that pair with "jag off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
that guy complete such a local slang
How to conjugate "jag off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
jag off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
jags off
he/she/it
Past simple
jaged off
yesterday
Past participle
jaged off
have + pp
-ing form
jaging off
continuous
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asshole idiot jerk moron nuisance
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