trig

[ trig ]

/ trɪg /

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noun Informal.

trigonometry.

Origin of trig

By shortening

Words nearby trig

triforium, triform, trifunctional, trifurcate, trifurcation, trig, triga, trigamous, trigamy, trigastric, trigeminal

Definition for trig (2 of 4)

trig²

[ trig ]

/ trɪg /

adjective Chiefly British.

neat, trim, smart, or spruce.

in good physical condition; sound; well.

verb (used with object), trigged, trig·ging.

Chiefly British Dialect. to make trim, smart, etc. (often followed by up or out).

Origin of trig

1150–1200 for earlier sense; 1505–15 for def. 1; Middle English trigg true, trusty <Old Norse tryggr loyal, safe; cognate with Gothic triggws true, faithful. See true

SYNONYMS FOR trig

1 tidy, orderly.

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OTHER WORDS FROM trig

trigness, noun

Definition for trig (3 of 4)

trig³

[ trig ]

/ trɪg /

verb (used with object), trigged, trig·ging.Dialect.

to support or prop, as with a wedge.

to act as a check on (the moving of wheels, vehicles, etc.).

noun

a wedge or block used to prevent a wheel, cask, or the like, from rolling.

Origin of trig

First recorded in 1585–95, trig is from the Old Norse word tryggja to make fast, secure

Definition for trig (4 of 4)

trig.

trigonometric.

trigonometrical.

trigonometry.

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Example sentences from the Web for trig

“I think in regard to Trig, anything is possible,” McGinniss writes.
New Palin Book’s 8 Juiciest Leaks||September 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Palin dedicates the book to her 2-year old son, Trig, who has Down syndrome.
The Biggest Leaks From Palin's Book|Shushannah Walshe|November 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
How could I ever forget the sight of a banner held up high to say “We Are Here For Trig”?
Sarah Palin's Lost Speeches|Shushannah Walshe, Scott Conroy|November 3, 2009|DAILY BEAST
He kamed their hair, and washed the bit faces and hands, and keepit them aye as trig and clean as their ain mither could hae dune.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland|Various

Ballymena is a smart looking place, trig and trim, thriving and well-liking, a place to look upon and live.
Ireland as It Is|Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
She was wearing tailor-mades, with a trig hat to match, when she opened the door of her entry hall for Mullinix.
From Place to Place|Irvin S. Cobb
Mrs. Lunn fluttered a little on her perch at the sight of him, and then settled herself quietly, as trig and demure as ever.
The Life of Nancy|Sarah Orne Jewett
But, under the cool, keen regard of the trig maid, of course he upset the milk.
The Quest|Frederik van Eeden

British Dictionary definitions for trig (1 of 3)

trig¹

/ (trɪɡ) archaic, or dialect /

adjective

neat or spruce

verb trigs, trigging or trigged

to make or become trim or spruce

Derived forms of trig

trigly, adverbtrigness, noun

Word Origin for trig

C12 (originally: trusty): of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse tryggr true

British Dictionary definitions for trig (2 of 3)

trig²

/ (trɪɡ) mainly dialect /

noun

a wedge or prop

verb trigs, trigging or trigged (tr)

to block or stop

to prop or support

Word Origin for trig

C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse tryggja to make secure; see trig 1

British Dictionary definitions for trig (3 of 3)

trig.

abbreviation for

trigonometrical

trigonometry

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单词	trig
释义	trig ¹ [ trig ] / trɪg / SEE SYNONYMS FOR trig ON THESAURUS.COM noun Informal. trigonometry. Origin of trig ¹ By shortening Words nearby trig triforium, triform, trifunctional, trifurcate, trifurcation, trig, triga, trigamous, trigamy, trigastric, trigeminal Definition for trig (2 of 4) trig² [ trig ] / trɪg / adjective Chiefly British. neat, trim, smart, or spruce. in good physical condition; sound; well. verb (used with object), trigged, trig·ging. Chiefly British Dialect. to make trim, smart, etc. (often followed by up or out). Origin of trig ² 1150–1200 for earlier sense; 1505–15 for def. 1; Middle English trigg true, trusty <Old Norse tryggr loyal, safe; cognate with Gothic triggws true, faithful. See true SYNONYMS FOR trig 1 tidy, orderly. SEE SYNONYMS FOR trig ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM trig trigness, noun Definition for trig (3 of 4) trig³ [ trig ] / trɪg / verb (used with object), trigged, trig·ging.Dialect. to support or prop, as with a wedge. to act as a check on (the moving of wheels, vehicles, etc.). noun a wedge or block used to prevent a wheel, cask, or the like, from rolling. Origin of trig ³ First recorded in 1585–95, trig is from the Old Norse word tryggja to make fast, secure Definition for trig (4 of 4) trig. trigonometric. trigonometrical. trigonometry. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for trig “I think in regard to Trig, anything is possible,” McGinniss writes. New Palin Book’s 8 Juiciest Leaks\|\|September 15, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Palin dedicates the book to her 2-year old son, Trig, who has Down syndrome. The Biggest Leaks From Palin's Book\|Shushannah Walshe\|November 19, 2010\|DAILY BEAST How could I ever forget the sight of a banner held up high to say “We Are Here For Trig”? Sarah Palin's Lost Speeches\|Shushannah Walshe, Scott Conroy\|November 3, 2009\|DAILY BEAST He kamed their hair, and washed the bit faces and hands, and keepit them aye as trig and clean as their ain mither could hae dune. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland\|Various Ballymena is a smart looking place, trig and trim, thriving and well-liking, a place to look upon and live. Ireland as It Is\|Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.) She was wearing tailor-mades, with a trig hat to match, when she opened the door of her entry hall for Mullinix. From Place to Place\|Irvin S. Cobb Mrs. Lunn fluttered a little on her perch at the sight of him, and then settled herself quietly, as trig and demure as ever. The Life of Nancy\|Sarah Orne Jewett But, under the cool, keen regard of the trig maid, of course he upset the milk. The Quest\|Frederik van Eeden British Dictionary definitions for trig (1 of 3) trig¹ / (trɪɡ) archaic, or dialect / adjective neat or spruce verb trigs, trigging or trigged to make or become trim or spruce Derived forms of trig trigly, adverbtrigness, noun Word Origin for trig C12 (originally: trusty): of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse tryggr true British Dictionary definitions for trig (2 of 3) trig² / (trɪɡ) mainly dialect / noun a wedge or prop verb trigs, trigging or trigged (tr) to block or stop to prop or support Word Origin for trig C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse tryggja to make secure; see trig 1 British Dictionary definitions for trig (3 of 3) trig. abbreviation for trigonometrical trigonometry Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to trig fly, swank, modern, contemporary, current, chichi, chic, mod, now, smart, latest, trim, snug, tidy, slick, orderly, regular, dainty, spruce, nice
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trig

noun Informal.

Origin of trig

Words nearby trig

Definition for trig (2 of 4)

adjective Chiefly British.

verb (used with object), trigged, trig·ging.

Origin of trig

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OTHER WORDS FROM trig

Definition for trig (3 of 4)

verb (used with object), trigged, trig·ging.Dialect.

noun

Origin of trig

Definition for trig (4 of 4)

Example sentences from the Web for trig

British Dictionary definitions for trig (1 of 3)

adjective

verb trigs, trigging or trigged

Derived forms of trig

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British Dictionary definitions for trig (2 of 3)

noun

verb trigs, trigging or trigged (tr)

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abbreviation for

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