Pittsburgh Verb
Jag
Sounds like: jag
Pittsburgh Verb
Casual
Meaning
What it means
To tease, bother, prick, or irritate; the root behind “jagoff” and “jaggin’ around.”
Jag is part of the Pittsburghese word family that includes jagoff and jaggin’. It carries the sense of bothering, teasing, or irritating someone.
Usage
Use it like this
“Don’t jag me while I’m working.”
Reading note
Language lives in context.
Pittsburgh words often carry tone, memory, neighborhood identity, family rhythm, and humor — not just dictionary meaning.
Local note
Why it feels Pittsburgh
Useful root-word entry for the archive.
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