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J

/dʒeɪ/ · character

Meaning

The tenth letter of the English alphabet, called jay and written in the Latin script..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The tenth letter of the English alphabet, called jay and written in the Latin script.
  2. (slang) A term for a marijuana cigarette ('joint').
  3. (mathematics) An alternative version of i, the positive square root of -1; used in the context of electronics.
  4. (mathematics) The second unit vector, after i
  5. (Internet slang, text messaging) Abbreviation of just.

Example Sentences

"I went outside to smoke myself a J" — Paul Simon, from the song "Late in the Evening" from the album, "One Trick Pony."
im lwk j chillin wbu?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does j mean?

J means The tenth letter of the English alphabet, called jay and written in the Latin script..

What is a synonym for j?

Common synonyms include watt second, joule.

What is the opposite of j?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use j in a sentence?

"I went outside to smoke myself a J" — Paul Simon, from the song "Late in the Evening" from the album, "One Trick Pony."

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