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jaadi(Asia) Alternative form of jadi (“pickled fish”).jaali(architecture) Alternative form of jali.jabby(informal, idiomatic) Short yet vigorous and forceful.jabotA cascading or ornamental frill down the front of a blouse, shirt, etc.jacalA wattle-and-mud hut common in Mexico and the southwestern US.jacko(Australia, informal) laughing kookaburrajacksplural of jackjacky(countable, slang, derogatory) A sailor.jadedBored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having been overexposed to, or having consumed too much of something.jaden(rare, nonstandard) Made of, resembling, or pertaining to jade.jadesplural of jadejadoo(North India, Pakistan) Magic, sorcery.jaffaA type of sweet orange, normally seedless.jaffy(Australian) A person in their first year at an institution, primarily a university.jagat(Indian philosophy) The material or physical world as subjectively experienced.jagerAlternative form of jaeger.jaggsplural of jaggjaggyjagged, toothed or serratedjagir(East India) An assignment of the produce and income of a particular district or village to a person or persons, as an annuityjagraAlternative form of jaggery (“unrefined sugar”).jaguaA tree of species Genipa americana, native to the tropical forests of North and South America, as well as the Caribbean; genipap.jailsplural of jailjakedsimple past and past participle of jakejakes(now chiefly Ireland) A place to urinate and defecate: an outhouse or lavatory.jakey(chiefly Scotland) A homeless drunk.jakie(archaic) A South American striped frog, Pseudis paradoxa, remarkable for having tadpoles larger than the adults.jakun(informal, derogatory, Singapore) Fascinated by objects, events, or experiences which seem ordinary to others.jalapA cathartic drug consisting of the tuberous roots of Ipomoea purga, a convolvulaceous plant found in Mexico.jaleoA lively Andalusian dance.jalopAlternative form of jalap (purgative drug)jalsa(Pakistani politics) a rally.jamanAlternative form of jamun.jamatAlternative form of jamaat.jambe(heraldry) A leg, of an animal or person.jamboObsolete form of jambul.jambsplural of jambjambu(Singapore, colloquial, informal) Cute, adorable or beautiful.jammyResembling jam in taste, texture, etc.jamonSpanish dry-cured hamjamunSynonym of jambul.janesplural of janejaneu(Hinduism) A sacred thread or cord received as a rite of passage by someone studying under a guru.janky(informal) Of poor quality.janny(Newfoundland) Alternative form of janney (“a mummer”).jantu(archaic) An ancient Indian machine used to raise water to irrigate land.jantyArchaic form of jaunty.japanA hard black enamel varnish containing asphalt.japedsimple past and past participle of japejaperOne who japes; a joker.japesplural of japejapie(South Africa, derogatory, slang, ethnic slur) Alternative form of yarpie.japow(skiing slang) The low-humidity powder snow found in Japan's Snow CountryjardsA callous tumour below the hock on the leg of a horsejarryJarring, reverberating.jartsplural of jartjarul(India) Lagerstroemia speciosa, a flowering plant native to tropical southern Asia.jarvyAlternative form of jarvey.jaseyA wig, originally made of worsted wool.jaspeAlternative spelling of jaspéjathaAn armed body of Sikhs.jatisplural of jatijatra(countable) An annual village festival in Maharashtra, India.jauntA short excursion for pleasure or refreshment; a ramble; a short journey.jaupsplural of jaupjavel(obsolete) A vagabond.jawab(India, historical) An answer, especially a dismissal, or a woman's rejection of a marriage proposal.jawan(India) An infantryman; a soldier.jawar(India) Sorghum, Indian millet (Sorghum bicolor).jaxie(UK, slang) Alternative form of jacksy (“backside; buttocks”).jayet(obsolete) jet (form of coal)jazel(obsolete) An azure gem found in the East Indies.jazeyAlternative form of jasy.jazzyIn the style of jazz.jeans(clothing) A pair of trousers made from denim cotton.jears(nautical, archaic) Collectively, tackles, for hoisting or lowering the yards of a ship.jebelA hill, a mountain (especially in the Middle East or North Africa).jects(US, slang) A multi-story low-income housing development; projects.jedgePronunciation spelling of judge.jeepsplural of jeepjeera(India, cooking) Cumin.jeersplural of jeerjefesplural of jefejeffsthird-person singular simple present indicative of jeffjegog(uncountable) A fast, rhythmic form of gamelan music from Jembrana, played on bamboo instruments.jehadAlternative spelling of jihad.jelabArchaic form of djellaba.jelak(colloquial, Singapore, Malaysia, Singlish, Manglish) Food which makes one feel satiated, disgusted, because the taste is too overwhelming.jello(Canada, US) A dessert made by boiling gelatine, sugar and some flavoring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set.jellsplural of jelljelly(Caribbean, Jamaica) Clipping of jelly coconut.jembe(Kenya) A kind of hoe (digging tool).jemmy(Australia, slang) An immigrant.jenbeAlternative spelling of djembe.jennyA device for spinning thread from fiber onto multiple spindles (also called spinning jenny).jeribA unit of land used in the Middle East; its precise size depends on region and on time-period, and can range from a thousand square meters to a hectare.jeridDated form of jereed.jerko(slang) A jerk; an obnoxious person.jerksplural of jerkjerkyCharacterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.jerry(UK, Ireland, slang) A chamber pot.jestsplural of jestjestyInclined to jest; waggish; sportive.jetesplural of jetejetonA counter or token.jetso(Hong Kong) A bargain; discount.jettyA dock or wharf extending into a river from a bank, or into a sea from a shore, for boats to land or moor at; a pier.jewelA precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.jewie(Australia) A fish, Argyrosomus hololepidotus; a type of mulloway.jezveA Turkish coffee-pot with a long handle.jezyaAlternative spelling of jizya.jhala(music) In Hindustani classical music, the fast-paced conclusion of a raga, often characterized by the overwhelming of the melodic component by the rhythmic component.jhana(Hinduism, Buddhism) Alternative spelling of dhyana.jheel(India) A pond, marsh, lake or similar wetland area, usually with significant vegetation providing shelter and/or food to a variety of aquatic and semi-aquatic animal species.jhola(South Asia) a cloth sling bag, usually one considered cheap or simplejhool(India) The saddlecloth, housings or trappings for an elephant, horse, or other domesticated animal.jhoomAlternative form of jhum.jhula(India) A suspension bridge.jhuna(obsolete) A kind of gauzy muslin used in India.jiari(musicology) with a bore internally coated with a lacquer made from tonoko powder, urushi lacquer, and water. Applies to shakuhachi bamboo flute.jibbaAlternative form of jubbah.jiberOne who jeers or taunts.jibesplural of jibejiboa(obsolete) A boa constrictor.jiffsplural of jiffjiffy(colloquial) A very short, unspecified length of time.jiggyResembling or suggesting a jig.jighaTurban ornament.jigitAlternative form of dzhigit.jigotArchaic form of gigot (“joint of meat”).jihad(Islam) A holy war undertaken by Muslims.jildyAlternative form of jildi.jiltsplural of jiltjimbeAlternative spelling of djembe.jimmy(informal) A device used to circumvent a locking mechanism.jingoOne who supports policy favouring war.jinja(religion) A Shinto place of worship.jinksplural of jinkjinkyMazy, windy, zigzagging in its motion.jinniAlternative form of jinn.jinnsplural of jinnjinnyDated form of jinni.jintsplural of jintjiquiA kind of tropical hardwood. Malpighia obovata.jirdsplural of jirdjirgaA gathering of elders or leaders in Pakistan or Afghanistan, especially within a tribe.jiseiA poem traditionally composed on one's deathbed in Japan.jitty(colloquial, Midlands) Alternative spelling of gitty (“type of passageway”).jivedsimple past and past participle of jivejivesplural of jivejiveyCharacteristic of jive music.jizya(Islam, historical) A per capita tax levied on a section of an Islamic state's non-Muslim citizens, who meet certain criteria.jizzy(slang) Covered with ejaculate.jnana(Hinduism) The knowledge, acquired through meditation, that one's self (atman) is identical with Ultimate Reality (Brahman).jnlstAbbreviation of journalist.joansthird-person singular simple present indicative of joanjobbeObsolete spelling of job (“cartload”).jobbyAlternative spelling of jobbie.jocko(informal) A lawn jockey.jocksplural of jockjocky(informal) Jocklike.jodelAlternative spelling of yodeljodhs(colloquial) Clipping of jodhpurs.joeysplural of joeyjogedAlternative form of joget (“a Malay dance”).jogeeArchaic form of yogi.joget(cultural arts) a Malay popular dance, in which a couple improvises to the accompanying music. Also attributive, and transferred, the place where such dancing occurs.johad(Northwest India) A community-owned traditional harvested rainwater storage wetland.johar(historical) The Rajput practice whereby women are sacrificed in a fire to avoid their being captured by an enemy.johnsplural of johnjoinsplural of joinjointUnited, combinedjoist(transitive) To fit or furnish with joists.jokedsimple past and past participle of jokejokeeThe person who is the subject of a joke.jokerA person who makes jokes.jokesplural of jokejokeyAlternative spelling of joky.jokulA mountain covered with ice and snow, a snow mountain.jolesplural of jolejollyFull of merriment and high spirits; jovial; joyous; merry.joltsplural of joltjoltyCharacterised by jolts; bumpy or jerky.jomer(UK, obsolete, slang) A sweetheart, or favourite girl.jones(US, slang, now rare) Heroin.jooalAlternative form of joual.jooarArchaic form of jawar.joolaAlternative form of jhula.joolsplural of jooljoramAlternative spelling of jorum.joree(ornithology) Chewink.jorimA Korean dish of meat, fish, vegetables, etc. simmered in sauce.jorts(countable, uncountable) jean shorts, a pair of shorts made from denim (especially, mid-thigh or knee-length)jorumA large vessel for drinking (usually alcoholic beverages).joseiA class of manga written for an older female audience.joshi(uncountable) Japanese women's professional wrestlingjottyWritten as, or like, a brief informal sketch.jotun(Norse mythology) A member of a race of giants who usually stand in opposition to the Æsir and especially to Thor.joual(Canada) The dialect of working-class Quebecers.joughA traditional herbal beer from the Isle of Man.jougsplural of jougjouleIn the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Equivalent to one watt-second (one watt of power acting for a duration of one second).joursplural of jourjoustA tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.jowarAlternative form of jawar.jowlsplural of jowljowlyHaving conspicuous jowls; with a double chin.joyedsimple past and past participle of joyjoyenObsolete form of join.joyneObsolete form of join.jpegsplural of jpegjuaneA dish from Peru, usually including rice, meat, olives, hard-boiled egg, and spices, wrapped in bijao (macaw-flower) leaves and then boiled.juariAlternative form of jawar.jubbaAlternative form of jubbah.jubbe(archaic) A large vessel holding liquor.judasAlternative letter-case form of Judas (“traitor”).judgeA public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.judgy(informal) Inclined to make (disapproving) judgments; judgmental.jugalRelating to a jugum.juger(historical units of measure) A Roman unit of area, equivalent to rectangle with sides of 240×120 Roman feet (2 acti or about ¼ ha).juggsplural of juggjuggy(climbing) Involving one or more jugs as hand holdsjugum(zootomy) A connecting ridge or projection, especially on a bone.juharAlternative form of johar.juhyoAlternative spelling of juhyou.juice(countable, uncountable) A liquid made from plant, especially fruit.juicyHaving lots of juice.juish(humorous or derogatory) Alternative letter-case form of Juish.jujusplural of jujujukedsimple past and past participle of jukejukesplural of jukejukeyAlternative form of jukie.jukie(slang) A jukebox (machine for playing music).julepA refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs, especially mint, and sometimes alcohol.julid(zoology) Any millipede in the order Julida.julio(historical) A former coin of Italy, struck by Pope Julius II (1503-13).julipAlternative form of julep.julus(botany) A catkin.jumar(climbing) A device, used to clip on a rope, that tightens when weight is applied, thus allowing the rope to be climbed.jumbiAlternative spelling of jumbie.jumboEspecially large or powerful.jumbyAlternative spelling of jumbie.jumma(India, historical) The total assessment (for land revenue) from any particular estate, or division of country.jumpsplural of jumpjumpyNervous and excited.juncoAny bird of the genus Junco, which includes several species of North American sparrow.junjo(Jamaica) Mildew.junksplural of junkjunkyResembling or characteristic of junk; cheap, worthless, or of low quality.juntaThe ruling council of a military dictatorship.junto(archaic) A group of men assembled for some common purpose; a club, or cabal.junzi(Chinese philosophy) A morally ideal person.juptiObsolete form of zabt (“Indian land revenue system”).jural(law) Of or pertaining to law.jurat(law) A sworn statement concerning where, when, and before whom an oath has been made.jurelThe jack, edible fish of the genera Caranx or Trachurus.juror(law) A member of a jury.juryo(sumo) The second highest division in sumo wrestling, below makuuchi and above makushita; rikishi at this point receive a salary.jussiAlternative form of jusi.jutka(India) A light horse-drawn cart.jutti(India, particularly north Indian) An item of footwear embroidered with silver or gold thread.juttyA projection in a building; or a pier (jetty).juvey(colloquial) Alternative spelling of juvie as juvenile delinquent.juvia(archaic) The brazil nut.juvie(colloquial) Synonym of juvenile hall (youth detention centre).juxtaIn males of most species of order Lepidoptera, an organ that supports the aedeagus and is located between the two valvae.juyceObsolete spelling of juice.
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