˜yÐÄvlog

Advertisement

View synonyms for

trig

1

[ trig ]

noun

Informal.


trig

2

[ trig ]

adjective

  1. neat, trim, smart, or spruce.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. in good physical condition; sound; well.

verb (used with object)

trigged, trigging.
  1. to make trim, smart, etc. (often followed by up or out ).

trig

3

[ trig ]

verb (used with object)

Dialect.
trigged, trigging.
  1. to support or prop, as with a wedge.
  2. to act as a check on (the moving of wheels, vehicles, etc.).

noun

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

trig.

4

abbreviation for

  1. trigonometric.
  2. trigonometrical.
  3. trigonometry.

trig.

1

abbreviation for

  1. trigonometrical
  2. 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

trig

2

/ ³Ù°ùɪɡ /

adjective

  1. neat or spruce
“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

verb

  1. to make or become trim or spruce
“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

trig

3

/ ³Ù°ùɪɡ /

noun

  1. a wedge or prop
“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

verb

  1. to block or stop
  2. to prop or support
“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
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˈ³Ù°ù¾±²µ±ô²â, adverb
  • ˈ³Ù°ù¾±²µ²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
Discover More

Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³Ù°ù¾±²µî€ƒn±ð²õ²õ noun
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of trig1

First recorded in 1895–1900; by shortening

Origin of trig2

First recorded in 1150–1200 for earlier sense; 1505–15 trig 2fordef 1; Middle English trig(g) “true, trusty,†from Old Norse tryggr “loyal, safeâ€; cognate with Gothic triggws “loyal, true, faithfulâ€; true

Origin of trig3

First recorded in 1585–95; from Old Norse tryggja “to make fast, secureâ€; trig 2( def ), true
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of trig1

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

Origin of trig2

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

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

The disputed result announced by the CNE has trigged a wave of protests in Venezuela with thousands taking to the streets for a second day on Tuesday.

From

I also had wide and mid-range angled cameras, both mounted on a tripod to be trigged by remotes.

From

Ongoing mass demonstrations across Germany were trigged by the meeting becoming public knowledge last month.

From

The war, which was trigged by an attack by Hamas on southern Israel on Oct.

From

The war, which was trigged by an attack by Hamas on southern Israel on Oct.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement