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# English words: J

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180 words under J; 1–100 on this page.

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- [jab](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jab/) — To jab is to push something pointed quickly and hard into or at something, like a finger or stick.
- [jabbing](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jabbing/) — Poking or pushing something sharp or pointed quickly and hard: «He kept jabbing me with his pencil.».
- [jacinth](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jacinth/) — A reddish-orange precious stone. — Jewish tradition
- [jack](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jack/) — A tool for lifting a heavy thing, like a car, a little way off the ground.
- [jackal](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jackal/) — A jackal is a wild animal like a small, thin dog that lives in Africa and Asia and eats small animals and leftovers from other hunters. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jackdaw](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jackdaw/) — A small black and grey bird of the crow family that likes shiny things.
- [jacket](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jacket/) — A jacket is a short coat with sleeves that you wear over other clothes.
- [jackpot](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jackpot/) — A jackpot is the biggest prize in a game, lottery or competition, often a large amount of money.
- [jackrabbit](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jackrabbit/) — A jackrabbit is a large hare of western North America with very long ears and strong back legs.
- [jacks](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jacks/) — Jacks is a children's game where you toss a small ball and pick up small metal or plastic pieces called jacks before catching it.
- [jacob](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jacob/) — A boy's or man's first name. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jade](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jade/) — Jade is a hard green stone used to make jewellery and carvings.
- [jagged](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jagged/) — With rough, sharp, uneven points or edges: jagged rocks.
- [jaguar](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jaguar/) — A jaguar is a big, powerful wild cat of Central and South America, with golden fur covered in rosettes that have spots inside them.
- [jail](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jail/) — A jail is a building where people are locked up as punishment for crimes or while waiting for trial.
- [jailbird](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jailbird/) — A person who is in prison or has often been in prison.
- [jailer](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jailer/) — A person whose job is to look after the prisoners in a jail and keep them locked in.
- [jain](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jain/) — A follower of Jainism, an old religion from India that teaches non-violence to all living things.
- [jainism](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jainism/) — An ancient religion from India that teaches non-violence to all living things, honesty, and freeing the soul by living simply.
- [jam](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jam/) — Jam is a sweet food made from fruit and sugar that you spread on bread. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jamaican](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jamaican/) — adjective From or belonging to Jamaica, an island country in the Caribbean.
- [jamb](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jamb/) — The side post of a door or window frame. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jambon](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jambon/) — Jambon means ham in French; it is not an English word.
- [jammed](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jammed/) — Stuck so it cannot move or work (the door is jammed).
- [jan](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jan/) — Short written form of January, the first month of the year.
- [janissary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/janissary/) — A soldier in the elite foot army of the Ottoman (Turkish) sultans, from about the 1300s to 1826.
- [january](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/january/) — January is the first month of the year, with 31 days, between December and February. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [japan](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/japan/) — Japan: an island country in East Asia, in the Pacific Ocean; its capital city is Tokyo.
- [japanese](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/japanese/) — Japanese means from or about Japan, an island country in East Asia.
- [jar](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jar/) — A jar is a glass or plastic container with a wide top and a lid, for keeping food like jam or honey. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jargon](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jargon/) — Special words used by a particular group, such as doctors, lawyers or computer experts, that are hard for others to understand. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jasmine](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jasmine/) — Jasmine is a climbing plant or bush with small white or yellow flowers that smell very sweet.
- [jasper](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jasper/) — Jasper is a hard stone, usually red, yellow, brown or green, often with patterns, polished to make jewellery and ornaments. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jaunt](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jaunt/) — A short trip or outing for fun.
- [jauntily](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jauntily/) — In a cheerful, lively, confident way, with a bounce in your step.
- [jaunty](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jaunty/) — Cheerful, lively and smart in looks or manner: a jaunty hat.
- [java](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/java/) — A large island of Indonesia, where the capital Jakarta is.
- [javan](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/javan/) — A name in the Torah: a son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah. — Jewish tradition
- [javelin](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/javelin/) — A long, light spear, thrown in sport or in hunting. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jaw](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jaw/) — One of the two bones at the bottom of the face that hold the teeth; the lower jaw moves when you eat or speak. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jawbone](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jawbone/) — The bone of the jaw, especially the lower jaw. — Jewish tradition
- [jay](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jay/) — A jay is a noisy, colourful bird of the crow family; the Eurasian jay is pinkish brown with bright blue wing patches, and the blue jay of…
- [jaywalk](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jaywalk/) — To cross a road carelessly or in a place where you should not, not at a crossing and without waiting for the green signal.
- [jazz](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jazz/) — A kind of music that began with African American musicians in New Orleans, USA, with strong rhythms, brass instruments and lots of making…
- [jealous](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jealous/) — Unhappy or upset because someone has something you want, such as a toy, success or attention. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jealously](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jealously/) — Jealously means in a jealous way: feeling upset that someone has what you want.
- [jealousy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jealousy/) — Jealousy is the unhappy, angry feeling of wanting what someone else has. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jean](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jean/) — Trousers made of strong cotton cloth called denim, usually blue: «a pair of jeans».
- [jeans](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jeans/) — Trousers made of strong cotton cloth called denim, usually blue.
- [jeep](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jeep/) — A small, strong motor vehicle with four-wheel drive for rough ground, first made for the US Army in the Second World War.
- [jeepers](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jeepers/) — a cry of surprise or shock, a mild stand-in for «Jesus».
- [jeer](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jeer/) — To jeer is to shout or laugh at someone in a rude, mocking way to show you do not like them.
- [jeering](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jeering/) — Jeering is shouting or laughing at someone in a rude, mocking way.
- [jeeringly](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jeeringly/) — In a mocking, unkind way, to make someone look silly.
- [jeez](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jeez/) — a cry of surprise, annoyance or shock, a short stand-in for «Jesus».
- [jelly](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jelly/) — A sweet, wobbly dessert made from fruit juice and gelatine, set in a mould.
- [jellyfish](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jellyfish/) — A jellyfish is a soft sea animal with a see-through, umbrella-shaped body and long, hanging tentacles that can sting.
- [jeopardy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jeopardy/) — Danger, the risk of harm or loss. — Jewish tradition
- [jerk](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jerk/) — To move or pull suddenly and roughly.
- [jerkin](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jerkin/) — A short, close-fitting jacket without sleeves, often of leather, worn by men in the 1500s and 1600s.
- [jeroboam](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jeroboam/) — The name of two kings of the northern kingdom of Israel. — Jewish tradition
- [jerry](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jerry/) — Jerry is a boy's or man's name, often short for Gerald or Jeremy.
- [jersey](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jersey/) — A jersey is a knitted top with sleeves, like a jumper or sweater.
- [jessamine](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jessamine/) — An old spelling of jasmine, a sweet-smelling climbing plant with white or yellow flowers.
- [jest](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jest/) — A joke or something said to be funny. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jesuit](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jesuit/) — A Jesuit is a member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1540. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jet](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jet/) — noun: A jet is a fast aircraft with jet engines.
- [jettison](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jettison/) — To jettison something is to throw it out of a ship, plane or spacecraft to make it lighter, often in an emergency.
- [jetty](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jetty/) — A small wooden or stone platform built out into the sea, a lake or a river, where boats can stop and people can walk.
- [jew](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jew/) — A person whose religion is Judaism, or who belongs to the Jewish people by family and culture. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jewel](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jewel/) — A precious stone, such as a diamond, ruby or emerald, often cut to shine. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jeweler](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jeweler/) — A person who makes, sells or repairs jewels, rings and watches.
- [jewelled](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jewelled/) — Decorated with jewels, such as gems or diamonds.
- [jeweller](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jeweller/) — A person who makes, sells or repairs jewellery and watches.
- [jewellery](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jewellery/) — Jewellery is decorations people wear, such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and brooches, often made of metal, gems or beads.
- [jewelry](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jewelry/) — Ornaments such as rings, necklaces and bracelets, worn for beauty.
- [jewish](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jewish/) — Jewish describes people who belong to the Jewish people or follow Judaism, the religion of the Jews. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jezebel](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jezebel/) — The name of the wife of King Ahab. — Jewish tradition
- [jib](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jib/) — A triangle-shaped sail at the front of a sailing boat.
- [jiffy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jiffy/) — A jiffy is a very short time, a moment.
- [jig](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jig/) — A jig is a fast, lively folk dance, especially from Ireland and Scotland, or the music for it.
- [jigg](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jigg/) — Not a standard English word: it is an old or misspelt form of «jig», a lively dance or the music for it.
- [jiggle](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jiggle/) — To jiggle means to move quickly up and down or from side to side with small movements.
- [jigsaw](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jigsaw/) — A jigsaw (jigsaw puzzle) is a picture cut into many oddly shaped pieces that you fit together.
- [jimmy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jimmy/) — Jimmy is a short, friendly form of the name James.
- [jingle](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jingle/) — A jingle is a light ringing sound made by small metal things, like keys, coins or little bells, knocking together.
- [jinni](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jinni/) — In Arabic and Muslim tradition, a spirit made of fire, invisible to people, which can be good or bad.
- [jinx](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jinx/) — A jinx is a person or thing that people believe brings bad luck.
- [jitter](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jitter/) — The jitters are a nervous, shaky feeling, especially before something important.
- [jitters](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jitters/) — A feeling of being very nervous and shaky, especially before something important.
- [jittery](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jittery/) — Jittery means nervous and shaky, often because you are worried or have had too much caffeine.
- [job](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/job/) — A job is the work someone does to earn money: «Her job is a nurse». — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [jobless](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jobless/) — Without a paid job; unemployed.
- [jobseeker](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jobseeker/) — an unemployed person looking for work, especially one getting state benefits.
- [jock](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jock/) — A young person, especially a boy, who loves sport and is part of the sporty, popular group at school, sometimes shown as not interested in…
- [jockey](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jockey/) — A jockey is a person who rides a horse in a race.
- [jocular](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jocular/) — Jocular means joking, funny and playful in a friendly way.
- [jog](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jog/) — To jog is to run slowly and steadily, often for exercise.
- [jogger](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jogger/) — A person who runs slowly and steadily for exercise.
- [jogging](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/jogging/) — Running slowly and steadily for exercise.