Meaning of jog in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dʒɑɡ/

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1. Verb

   jog

   Etymology

   late Middle English (in the sense ‘stab, pierce’): variant of jag

   Definitions

   1. continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

   Examples

   • « This novel rambles on and jogs »
2. 2. even up the edges of a stack of paper, in printing
3. 3. run for exercise

   Examples

   • « jog along the canal »
4. 4. run at a moderately swift pace
5. 5. give a slight push to
6. 6. stimulate to remember

   Examples

   • « jog my memory »

7. Noun

   jog

   Definitions

   1. a sharp change in direction

   Examples

   • « there was a jog in the road »
8. 2. a slow pace of running
9. 3. a slight push or shake