Words Starting With J and Ending With Y

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jabberinglyIn a jabbering way.jabberwockyInvented or meaningless language; nonsense.jabberyCharacterised by jabbering.jabbinglyIn a jabbing way; spikily.jabborwockyAlternative spelling of jabberwocky.jabby(informal, idiomatic) Short yet vigorous and forceful.jabroneyAlternative spelling of jabroni.jackalberryDiospyros mespiliformis, a large dioecious evergreen tree found mostly in the savannas of Africa.jackanapery(dated, derogatory) The behaviour of a jackanapes.jackaninny(rare, dated, vulgar) A foolish or incompetent person.jackasseryThe foolish or obnoxious behaviour of a jackass.jackassyOf, or characteristic of a jackass, an inappropriately rude or obnoxious person.jackboyA street thug who is part of a gang of thieves.jacketyResembling or characteristic of a jacket.jackey(slang, obsolete, UK) Gin (the drink).jackshay(dated, Australia) A pot (incorporating a cup) used to make teajackstay(nautical) A stay (rope, bar or batten), running along a ship's yard, to which is attached the head of a square sail.jacksy(slang, British) Backsidejacky(countable, slang, derogatory) A sailor.jactancy(archaic) boasting; braggingjaculatorysuddenly thrown outjadedlyIn a jaded manner.jadishlyIn a jadish manner.jadyResembling or characteristic of a jade (a horse too old to be put to work).jaffry(India, historical) A screen or latticework, generally of bamboo, used for various purposes, such as a fence or a support for climbing plants.jaffy(Australian) A person in their first year at an institution, primarily a university.jaggaryAlternative form of jaggery.jaggedlyIn a jagged manner.jaggedy(informal) jaggedjaggery(by extension) A small-scale production plant that processes sugar cane to make sugar.jaggheryAlternative spelling of jaggery.jaggoryArchaic form of jaggery.jaggryAlternative form of jaggery (“type of sugar”).jaggyjagged, toothed or serratedjakey(chiefly Scotland) A homeless drunk.jalloppyDated form of jalopy.jaloppyAlternative form of jalopy.jalopy(US, dated) An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile.jamdannyArchaic form of jamdani.jammabandyAlternative form of jummabundi.jammilyIn a jammy or jamlike way.jammyResembling jam in taste, texture, etc.janglery(rare, dated) Chatter; gossip.janglinglyWith a jangling sound.janglyAccompanied by a jangling sound.janisaryAlternative spelling of janissary.janissary(figuratively) An elite, highly loyal supporter.janitory(US) Of, related to, or for use by a janitor.janizaryAlternative spelling of janissary.jankilyIn a janky manner.janky(informal) Of poor quality.janney(Newfoundland) A mummer.jannissaryAlternative form of janissary.janny(Newfoundland) Alternative form of janney (“a mummer”).janskyA non-SI unit (symbol Jy) measuring electromagnetic flux density equal to 10⁻²⁶ watts per square meter per hertz.jantilyObsolete spelling of jauntily.jantyArchaic form of jaunty.japanneryA place where japanning is carried out.japeryJesting, jokingjapeworthy(archaic, rare) Worthy of being japed, mockable.japinglyIn a japing manner; with good-natured humour.japishlyIn a japish manner.jarfly(Appalachia) A cicadajargony(informal) Typified by jargon; difficult to understand.jarringlyIn a jarring manner.jarryJarring, reverberating.jarvey(Ireland) The driver of a jaunting car.jarvyAlternative form of jarvey.jaseyA wig, originally made of worsted wool.jasminyRedolent of jasmine.jasperyResembling jasper.jauntilyIn an airy, showy, or affected manner.jauntinglyIn a jaunting manner.jauntyAiry; showy; finical.jawbreakinglyIn a way that is very difficult to say or pronounce.jawdroppinglyAlternative form of jaw-droppingly.jawy(obsolete) Relating to the jaws.jaxy(UK, slang) Alternative form of jacksy (“backside; buttocks”).jayAny of various other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.jazeyAlternative form of jasy.jazyAlternative form of jasy.jazzetryA performance of poetry recited to the accompaniment of jazz music.jazzyIn the style of jazz.jealouslyIn a jealous manner.jealousy(countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.jeansyResembling or characteristic of jeans.jeepney(Philippines) Synonym of shared taxi, especially one with flamboyant decoration and usually heavily crowded.jeeringlyIn a jeering manner.jejeunostomy(surgery) Alternative spelling of jejunostomy.jejunectomy(surgery) Removal (of all, or part) of the jejunumjejunelyIn a jejune manner.jejunery(rare) jejunenessjejunocolostomy(surgery) The creation of an opening between the jejunum and the colon.jejunoileostomy(surgery) A surgical connection between the jejunum and the ileum, typically done to restore or reroute intestinal continuity after a diseased or removed segment of bowel.jejunojejunostomy(surgery) A surgical procedure in which two segments of the jejunum are connected together to restore or create continuity of intestinal flow, commonly performed to bypass a diseased section, complete a bowel reconstruction, or manage complications after prior intestinal surgery.jejunoplasty(surgery) Corrective surgery of the jejunumjejunoscopy(medicine) Examination of the jejunum using an endoscope.jejunosityThe state of being jejune; emptiness of substance or naïveté.jejunostomy(medicine) The surgical creation of an opening into the jejunum to allow artificial feeding.jejunotomy(surgery) incision into, or removal of the jejunumjellify(transitive) To make into a jelly (in any sense).jelly(Caribbean, Jamaica) Clipping of jelly coconut.jellybellyAlternative form of jelly belly.jellyfishy(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a jellyfish.jemmily(archaic) In a jemmy manner; neatly, elegantly.jemmy(Australia, slang) An immigrant.jendayAlternative form of jandaya.jennyA device for spinning thread from fiber onto multiple spindles (also called spinning jenny).jeopardouslyIn a jeopardous manner.jeopardyDanger of failure, harm, or loss.jepoardyMisspelling of jeopardy.jequerityAlternative spelling of jequirity.jequirityAbrus precatorius, a legume native to Indonesia with long, pinnate-leafleted leaves, whose toxic seeds ("jequirity beans") may be used as beads or in percussion instruments.jerkery(informal) Behavior characteristic of a jerk (obnoxious person).jerkilyIn a jerky manner.jerkinglyWith jerking motions; unsteadily.jerkishly(informal) In a jerkish manner; rudely.jerkyCharacterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.jerry(UK, Ireland, slang) A chamber pot.jersey(countable) A garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body.jeryAny of several species of bird, endemic to Madagascar, in the genera Neomixis and Hartertula.jessamy(always plural, obsolete) A vain man.jestfullyIn a jestful manner.jestinglyIn jest; jokingly.jestyInclined to jest; waggish; sportive.jetlaggy(informal) jet-laggedjettingly(poetic) With a jetting motion.jettisonabilityThe property of being jettisonable.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.jetway(US) Synonym of jet bridge: an elevated corridor connecting an airport to a plane.jeweleryMisspelling of jewellery (UK).jewellery(oil industry, informal) Any tools, instruments, devices, etc., placed within a drill pipe.jewellyResembling or characteristic of a jewel; gemlike.jewelryUS standard spelling of jewellery.jewelyAlternative form of jewelly.jewleryMisspelling of jewelry.jibinglyWith a jibe or taunt.jiboneyA low-level tough or thug, a mean man.jibstay(nautical) A stay (normally the forestay) to which the jib is attachedjiffy(colloquial) A very short, unspecified length of time.jiggetyAlternative spelling of jiggity.jigginglyIn the manner of a jig, or lively dance.jiggityOf motion, consisting of repeated jigs or jerks.jigglinglyWith a jiggling motion.jiggyResembling or suggesting a jig.jildyAlternative form of jildi.jimcrackeryAlternative form of gimcrackery.jimdandyAlternative form of jim-dandy.jiminy(dated) An expression of mild surprise or annoyance.jimminyAlternative form of jiminy.jimmy(informal) A device used to circumvent a locking mechanism.jimply(Scotland) In a jimp manner.jinglinglyWith a jingling sound.jinglythat jingles, having a jingling sound.jingoistically(manner) In a jingoistic manner.jinkyMazy, windy, zigzagging in its motion.jinnyDated form of jinni.jitney(US, archaic) Synonym of nickel, a 5-cent coin or amount.jitterilyIn a jittery way; anxiously, edgily.jitteringlySo as to jitter.jitterynervy, jumpy, on edgejitty(colloquial, Midlands) Alternative spelling of gitty (“type of passageway”).jiveyCharacteristic of jive music.jivyCharacteristic of jive music.jizzy(slang) Covered with ejaculate.jobberyThe improper or corrupt act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain.jobbyAlternative spelling of jobbie.jobdayA day of the week, or regular portion of the day (typically 8 hours), during which one is on the job/at workjockeyOne who rides racehorses competitively.jockocracy(US, slang) Rule by jocks (athletic macho men).jockstrapperyActivities that involve wearing jockstraps; sport(s).jocky(informal) Jocklike.jocoselyIn a jocose manner.jocoseriosityThe quality of being jocoserious.jocosity(uncountable) The state of being jocose.jocularityJoking, humorous remarks or behaviour.jocularlyIn a jocular manner; humorously.joculary(obsolete) jocular; jocose; jokingjoculatory(obsolete) funny; wittyjocundity(uncountable) The state of being jocund.jocundlyIn a jocund manner.joeyThe immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc.jogginglyWith a jogging motion.jogglyThat joggles or shakes; loose; tottering.johnny(UK, Ireland, slang) A condom.joinabilityThe ability to join or be joined.joineryA factory producing wooden products such as tables, doors, and cabinets.joininglySo as to join or unite.jointedlyIn a jointed way; with, or by means of, joints.jointlesslyWithout joints.jointlyTogether, acting as one; collectively.jointyHaving joints; jointed.jokefullyIn a jokeful manner.jokely(rare, nonstandard) jokinglyjokeyAlternative spelling of joky.jokilyIn a joky manner; jokingly, humorously.jokinglyIn a joking manner.jokyin the nature of a joke; jocularjollify(transitive) To make jolly.jollilyIn a jolly manner.jollity(uncountable) The state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness.jollyFull of merriment and high spirits; jovial; joyous; merry.joltinglyIn a jolting way; with abrupt, uneven shakes or knocks.joltyCharacterised by jolts; bumpy or jerky.jonglery(historical) The practice or performance of a jongleur ("an itinerant entertainer in medieval England and France").joshinglyIn a joshing manner; teasingly.jostaberryA fruit made by crossing several members of the Ribes genus, including blackcurrant and gooseberry.jostlinglySo as to jostle; in a way that is crowded, overly busy, etc.jostlyTending to jostle; pushing and shoving.jottyWritten as, or like, a brief informal sketch.jouncinglyWith a jouncing motion.jouncybumpy or bouncyjournalisticallyIn a journalistic manner or context.journeyA set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.journyObsolete form of journey.jovialityThe state of being jovial; jollity or conviviality.jovially(astrology, obsolete) Under the astrological influence of the planet Jupiter.jovialtyArchaic form of joviality.jowarryArchaic form of jawar.jowlyHaving conspicuous jowls; with a double chin.joyA feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.joyancyAlternative form of joyance (“joy, enjoyment”).joyfullyIn a joyful manner; joyously.joylesslyIn a joyless manner.joyouslyIn a joyful manner; joyfully.jubbly(slang) female breastjubilancy(rare) Jubilation.jubilantlyWith jubilation or triumph.jubilatoryThat expresses jubilationjubilentlyMisspelling of jubilantly.jucundity(obsolete) Pleasantness or happiness.judderinglyWith a juddering motion.judderyAffected by judder.judgelyOf, relating to, or characteristic of a judge; judicial; judgelike.judgementallyAlternative form of judgmentally.judgeyAlternative spelling of judgy.judginglySo as to judge or evaluate.judgmatically(colloquial, chiefly US) In a judgmatical way; like a judge, judiciously, with good judgment.judgmentallyIn a judgmental manner.judgy(informal) Inclined to make (disapproving) judgments; judgmental.judicatoryPertaining to judgement, or to passing a sentence.judicialityThe quality of being judicial.judiciallyIn a judicial manner.judiciarilyIn a judiciary manner.judiciaryThe collective body of judges, justices, etc.judiciouslyIn a judicious manner.jugary(botany, of a gland) Occurring on the rachis of a bipinnate leaf at the junction or attachment of pairs of pinnae or pinnules, as in some acacias.jugglery(now rare) Witchcraft, sorcery; magical trickery, legerdemain.juggy(climbing) Involving one or more jugs as hand holdsjugomaxillaryOf or pertaining to the zygomatic bone and the maxillajugularyObsolete form of jugular.juiceryA retail outlet that sells juice to drink.juicilyIn a juicy manner.juicyHaving lots of juice.jukeyAlternative form of jukie.jumbledlyIn a jumbled manner.jumblinglySo as to jumble or confuse.jumblyjumbled; haphazardly arrangedjumbyAlternative spelling of jumbie.jumentouslyIn a jumentous manner.jummabundyAlternative form of jummabundi.jumpilynervously, or restlesslyjumpinglyIn a jumping way; with jumping motions.jumpyNervous and excited.junctionallyAt or by means of a junction.junctionopathy(pathology) Any disease of a neuromuscular junction (between a motor nerve and a muscle)juncturallyIn terms of a juncture.juneberryAny of several North American trees of the genus Amelanchier, having white flowers and edible, purplish fruit.junglyOvergrown with jungle.juniorityThe quality or state of being junior.juniperyResembling or characteristic of juniper.junketyResembling junket.junkilyIn a junky manner.junkyResembling or characteristic of junk; cheap, worthless, or of low quality.juntocracyRule by a junta.jurallyIn jural terms.juratoryRelating to or comprising an oath.juridicallyIn a juridical manner.jurisdictionallyIn a jurisdictional way.jurisgenerativityThe quality of being jurisgenerative.jurisprudentiallyIn terms of jurisprudence.juristicallyIn a juristic manner or context.juristocracyRule or government by the judiciary or court system.jury(law) A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.jussivelyIn a jussive way.jussivityThe property of being jussive.justfullySynonym of rightfully.justiciability(law) The ability (of a subject matter) to be evaluated and resolved by the courts.justiciary(Scotland, countable, chiefly historical) A judgeship: a judge's jurisdiction, power, or office.justifiabilityThe property of being justifiable.justifiablyin a justifiable manner; with justificationjustificatoryProviding or related to justification; justificational.justifiedlyIn a justified manner; with good cause.justify(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.justifyinglySo as to justify something.justlyIn a just or fair manner; rightfully.juttinglyIn a jutting manner; so as to obtrude or stick out.juttyA projection in a building; or a pier (jetty).juvenilelyIn a juvenile manner.juvenilityThe state or quality of being juvenile.juvenocracyGovernment by youth.juvey(colloquial) Alternative spelling of juvie as juvenile delinquent.juxtacapillary(anatomy) Adjacent to a capillary.juxtacellularlyIn a juxtacellular mannerjuxtamedullary(anatomy) Next to the edge of the medulla of the kidney.juxtapapillary(anatomy, medicine) Beside the nipple.juxtapituitary(anatomy) Positioned alongside the pituitary glandjuxtapositionallyIn, or relating to, juxtaposition.juxtapulmonary(anatomy) Beside the lung.juxtapupillary(anatomy) Next to the pupil of the eyejuxtologythe study in literature of juxtaposition in text and semantics.jy(archaic or dialectal, Scotland) The name of the Latin script letter J/j.