Jog — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈjäg/

Meaning & Definition of Jog

Jog (verb)

  1. to run or ride at a slow trot
  2. to go at a slow, leisurely, or monotonous pace, trudge
  3. to move up and down or about with a short heavy motion
  4. to make a jog

Jog (noun)

  1. a movement, pace, or instance of jogging (as for exercise)
  2. a horse's slow measured trot
  3. a slight shake, nudge
  4. a brief abrupt change in direction
  5. a projecting or retreating part (as of a line or surface)
  6. the space in the angle of a jog

Jog (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go at a pace faster than a walk

    "had to jog to catch up to them"

    similar: dash, gallop, run, scamper, sprint, trip, trot
    related: bound, canter, leap, lope, shag, skip, spring, barrel, belt, blast, blaze, blow, bolt, bomb (slang), bowl, breeze, bustle, buzz, cannonball, careen, course, foot (it), hare, hasten, hie, hoof (it), hotfoot (it), hump, hurl, hurry, hurtle, hustle, jet, leg (it), pelt, race, ram, rip, rocket, rush, rustle, shoot, speed, tear, whirl, whisk, zip, zoom, nip, patter, scoot, scurry, scuttle, step (along)
    near: amble, saunter, shamble, shuffle, stroll, crawl, creep, dally, dawdle, dillydally, drag, lag, linger, loiter, poke, tarry, lumber, plod, trudge, hobble, limp

  2. to make short up-and-down movements

    "her purse was jogging against her hip as she walked"

    similar: bob, bobble, jounce, nod, pump, seesaw, wag
    related: jerk, jiggle, shake, wiggle, wobble, oscillate, rock, sway, swing, undulate, drop, duck

Jog (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in incentive, encouragement

    similar: encouragement, galvanization, goad, incentive, inducement, prod, spur, stimulant, stimulation, stimulus, excitement, incitation, incitement, instigation, provocation, enticement, lure, induction, inspiration, motivation, aggravation, annoyance, bother, exasperation, frustration, hassle, headache, irritant, nuisance, peeve, pest
    opposite: subduing

  2. as in jam, jerk

    similar: jam, jerk, nudge, push, shove, stab, stick, punch, dab, dig, jab, lunge, poke

Related Entry: Jog trot (noun)

Jog trot is a different word from Jog. The synonyms below are for jog trot, not for jog.

  1. as in routine, regime

    similar: drill, groove, regime, regimen, rote, routine, rut, deportment, manners, mores, affectation, airs, pose, usage, use, attribute, characteristic, mark, trait, bag, convention, form, mode, style, eccentricity, kink, oddity, peculiarity, quirk, singularity, tic, bent, inclination, proclivity, set, tendency, tenor, turn, disposition, addiction

Related Entry: Jog trots (noun)

Jog trots is a different word from Jog. The synonyms below are for jog trots, not for jog.

  1. as in routines, regimes

    similar: drills, grooves, regimens, regimes, rotes, routines, ruts, deportments, manners, mores, affectations, airs, poses, usages, uses, attributes, characteristics, marks, traits, bags, conventions, forms, modes, styles, eccentricities, kinks, oddities, peculiarities, quirks, singularities, tics, bents, inclinations, proclivities, sets, tendencies, tenors, turns, dispositions, addictions

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jog

The most common words with a similar meaning to Jog:

dash, gallop, run, scamper, sprint, trip, trot, bob, bobble, jounce, nod, pump, seesaw, wag, encouragement, galvanization, goad, incentive, inducement, prod, spur, stimulant, stimulation, stimulus, excitement, incitation, incitement, instigation, provocation, enticement, lure, induction, inspiration, motivation, aggravation, annoyance, bother, exasperation, frustration, hassle

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Jog

Words with the opposite meaning of Jog:

subduing

Related Words for Jog

bound, canter, leap, lope, shag, skip, spring, barrel, belt, blast, blaze, blow, bolt, bomb, bowl, breeze, bustle, buzz, cannonball, careen, course, foot (it), hare, hasten, hie, hoof (it), hotfoot (it), hump, hurl, hurry

Near Antonyms of Jog

amble, saunter, shamble, shuffle, stroll, crawl, creep, dally, dawdle, dillydally, drag, lag, linger, loiter, poke, tarry, lumber, plod, trudge, hobble, limp

Word Forms of Jog

Inflections: jogged, jogging

Origin & Etymology of Jog

probably alteration of shog

First known use: 1548t

Words & Phrases Containing Jog

jog trot, jog along, jog someone's memory

Frequently Asked Questions about Jog

What does "Jog" mean?

"Jog" means to run or ride at a slow trot. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to run or ride at a slow trot. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Jog"?

Other words for "Jog" include dash, gallop, run, scamper, sprint, trip, trot and bob. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Jog" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Jog"?

There are 123 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jog". Common alternatives include dash, gallop, run, scamper, sprint, trip, trot, bob, bobble and jounce.

What is the opposite of "Jog"?

Antonyms of "Jog" include subduing. Near antonyms include amble, saunter, shamble and shuffle.

How do you use "Jog" in a sentence?

Examples of "Jog" in a sentence: "had to jog to catch up to them"; "her purse was jogging against her hip as she walked".

Is "Jog" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Jog" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Jog"?

"Jog" is pronounced /ˈjäg/.

What is the origin of the word "Jog"?

"Jog" comes from probably alteration of shog. First known use: 1548t.