Question 1

What does "jag off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To act like, or be described as, an obnoxious or foolish person; more commonly used as the noun 'jagoff.'

Question 2

How do you use "jag off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Around Pittsburgh, someone might call a reckless driver a jagoff.

Question 3

Is "jag off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"jag off" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Usually written as the noun 'jagoff' in Pittsburgh and nearby regional speech rather than as a true phrasal verb. Highly informal and insulting.

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