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Jag verb \ˈjag\ (past tense: Jagged, present participle: Jagging) To cheekily sell someone down the river for one’s own convenience, often with a winning smile and suspiciously good pitch. To make a promise or commitment, only to very suavely wriggle out of it at the last second. To enthusiastically overpromise and under-deliver—with the confidence of a 1980s salesman trying to sell you air. Usage: Etymology: Inspired by Jag, a charming colleague whose actions—though not malicious—tend to result in others doing the heavy lifting. Much like a vintage infomercial, Jagging is smooth, persuasive, and occasionally leaves you wondering what just happened. Synonyms: Light sellout, friendly flake, accidental Houdini. See also: Sell down the river, make a clean exit, smooth talk.
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