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JA
adv
Yes (used in imitation of German or Scandinavian speech, or as a dialect word in some English varieties).
jab
noun
A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
Jabbar
name
A surname of Arabic origin, meaning "mighty" or "powerful."
jabber
verb
To talk quickly and unclearly, often about nothing important.
jabbering
noun
Fast, unclear talk; the act of chattering nonsensically.
Jabberwocky
name
The title of a famous nonsense poem in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass", built almost entirely from invented words.
jabbing
noun
A quick poking or punching motion; the act of jabbing.
Jabez
name
A male given name of Hebrew origin, mentioned briefly in the Bible.
Jabs
name
A German surname.
Jace
name
A male given name, a modern diminutive of Jason.
Jacinta
name
A female given name of Spanish origin, a variant of Jacinda.
jack
noun
A mechanical device used to lift something heavy off the ground, especially to raise a car to change a tyre.
jackal
noun
A wild, dog-like animal related to wolves, native to Africa and parts of Asia, typically smaller than a wolf.
jackass
noun
A male donkey.
jacked
adjective
Slang: high on drugs, alcohol, or stimulants.
jacket
noun
A garment for the upper body, worn over a shirt, usually reaching the waist or thigh.
jackhammer
noun
A heavy power tool that pounds a chisel-like bit to break up rock, concrete, or asphalt.
Jackie
noun
A familiar nickname for someone named Jack, Jacques, or John, or (for women) for Jacqueline.
jacking
noun
Slang for a robbery carried out in the street, especially by force or threat.
jackman
noun
A member of a motor racing pit crew whose job is to lift the car with a jack during a pit stop.
Jacko
noun
A casual nickname for someone named Jack or Jackson.
jackpot
noun
A large cash prize, especially in gambling, that grows until someone wins it.
jackrabbit
noun
Any of several large, long-eared North American hares known for their speed.
jacks
noun
A children's game played by tossing and catching small metal or plastic pieces along with a ball.
Jackson
noun
Informal American slang for a twenty-dollar bill, from the portrait of President Andrew Jackson on it.
Jacksonville
name
The largest city in Florida, United States, seat of Duval County; also the name of many other towns across the US.
Jacky
noun
An informal nickname for Jack, Jacques, or John.
Jaco
name
A surname of Portuguese, Italian, or Czech origin.
Jacob
noun
A male given name of Hebrew origin, historically the name of the biblical patriarch and father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jacobi
name
A German surname derived from the given name Jacob.
Jacobite
noun
A supporter of the exiled Stuart royal family's claim to the English and Scottish thrones in the late 1600s and 1700s.
Jacobs
noun
British slang for testicles.
Jacobsen
name
A surname of Scandinavian origin, meaning "son of Jacob."
Jacobson
noun
An English surname meaning "son of Jacob."
Jacoby
name
A surname and male given name derived from Jacob.
Jacqueline
name
A female given name of French origin, the feminine form of Jacques (equivalent to James).
Jacques
name
A male given name and surname of French origin, equivalent to English James or Jacob.
Jacqui
name
A diminutive of the female given name Jacqueline.
Jacquie
name
A diminutive of the female given name Jacqueline.
jacuzzi
noun
A hot tub fitted with underwater jets that massage the body with bubbling water.
Jada
name
A female given name, a variant of Jade popularized in the 2000s.
jade
noun
A hard, typically green semiprecious stone often carved into jewelry and figurines.
jaded
adjective
Tired of or unenthusiastic about something because of too much exposure to it.
Jaden
noun
A modern unisex given name, a variant spelling of Jayden.
jaeger
noun
Any of several predatory seabirds known for chasing other birds to steal their food.
Jafar
name
A male given name of Arabic and Persian origin.
Jaffa
noun
A type of sweet, typically seedless orange named after the port city of Jaffa.
Jaffe
name
A Jewish surname of Hebrew origin, meaning "beautiful."
jag
verb
To cut or tear something unevenly, leaving a rough, sharp edge.
jagged
adjective
Having a rough, sharply uneven edge or surface.
jagger
noun
A wheeled tool with a serrated edge used for crimping or cutting decorative patterns in pastry.
jaggery
noun
An unrefined, dark brown sugar made by boiling down palm or sugarcane sap, common in South and Southeast Asian cooking.
Jaggi
name
A surname of either Swiss German or Punjabi origin.
Jago
name
A Cornish surname and given name, a variant of James derived ultimately from Jacob.
jaguar
noun
A large spotted wild cat native to Central and South America, the biggest cat species in the Americas.
Jah
name
A name for God, especially as used in Rastafarian belief, shortened from the Hebrew name of God.
Jahan
name
A unisex given name of Persian origin, meaning "world."
Jai
name
A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "victory," used mainly in India.
jail
noun
A building where people are held in custody, typically for short sentences or while awaiting trial.
jailbird
noun
Someone who has been, or currently is, in jail — usually said of a repeat offender.
jailbreak
noun
An escape from prison.
jailer
noun
A person whose job is to guard prisoners in a jail.
jailhouse
noun
A building used as a jail.
Jain
adj
Relating to Jainism, the ancient Indian religion built around nonviolence toward all living things.
Jaipur
name
The capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan, famous for its pink-hued old town.
Jakarta
name
The capital and largest city of Indonesia.
jake
adj
Fine, acceptable, or satisfactory — an old-fashioned slang term.
jakes
noun
An old-fashioned word for an outdoor toilet or outhouse.
jakey
noun
Slang, chiefly British and Scottish, for a homeless person who drinks heavily.
Jakob
name
A male given name, a variant spelling of "Jacob" common in German and Scandinavian languages.
Jal
name
A small city in Lea County, New Mexico.
jalopy
noun
An old, run-down car, especially one that still somehow runs.
jam
noun
A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
Jamaica
name
An island country in the Caribbean Sea, known for reggae music and its distinct culture.
Jamaican
adj
Relating to Jamaica, its people, culture, or language.
Jamal
name
A male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "beauty."
jambalaya
noun
A Louisiana rice dish, typically made with meat, seafood, and vegetables cooked together with spices.
jamboree
noun
A lively, large-scale celebration or gathering.
James
name
A common English male given name, traditionally derived from the Hebrew name that also gives us "Jacob."
Jameson
name
A Scottish and Northern Irish surname meaning "son of James."
Jamestown
name
The name of several towns and places in English-speaking countries, most famously the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607.
Jamieson
name
A surname meaning "son of Jamie."
Jamil
name
A male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "beautiful" or "handsome."
Jamila
name
A female given name of Arabic origin, meaning "beautiful."
Jamison
name
A Scottish surname, and sometimes a given name, meaning "son of Jamie."
jammed
adj
Stuck fast and unable to move.
Jammer
noun
A device that blocks or disrupts radio, phone, or other signals by broadcasting interference.
jamming
noun
The act of blocking or getting something stuck.
jammy
adj
Covered in or tasting of jam.
Jan
name
A given name, used for both men and women in different languages — a male name equivalent to "John" in Dutch, German, and Slavic languages, and a shortened female name elsewhere.
Jana
name
A female given name, common in Czech and other Central European languages.
Janaki
name
A female given name from Sanskrit, also used as another name for the goddess Sita in the Hindu epic the Ramayana.
Jane
name
A common female given name, the standard feminine form of "John" in English since the 1600s.
Janelle
name
A female given name, formed as an elaboration of "Jane."
Janet
name
A female given name, a diminutive of Jane, historically common in Scotland.
Janette
name
A female given name, a variant of Janet.
Janeway
name
A surname, notably borne by the fictional Star Trek captain Kathryn Janeway.
Janey
name
A diminutive of the female given name Jane, also a surname.
Jang
noun
A group of fermented seasoning pastes, such as soy sauce or soybean paste, used as the flavor base in Korean cooking.
jangle
verb
To make, or cause something to make, a harsh rattling or clanging sound.
jangling
noun
The rattling, clanging sound made by things like keys, chains, or coins knocking together.
Janice
name
A female given name, a variant of Jane influenced by names like Alice and Bernice.
Janie
name
A diminutive of the female given name Jane.
Janine
name
A female given name of French origin, related to Jeanne and Jane.
Janis
name
A female given name, a variant of Janice, notably borne by singer Janis Joplin.
janitor
noun
A person employed to clean and maintain a building, such as a school or office.
janitorial
adj
Relating to the cleaning and maintenance work of a janitor.
Janko
name
A male given name found in Slavic languages.
Jansen
name
A Dutch surname meaning "son of Jan," also the name of small towns in the United States and Canada.
Janssen
name
A surname of Dutch or German origin, a variant of Jansen.
January
noun
The first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, coming after December and before February.
Janus
name
The Roman god of doorways, gateways, and transitions, depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions; also a moon of Saturn.
Jap
noun
A Japanese person.
Japan
name
An island nation in East Asia, whose capital is Tokyo.
Japanese
adj
Relating to Japan, its people, language, or culture.
jar
noun
A small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.
Jardine
name
A surname of French or Scottish origin.
Jared
name
A male given name of Hebrew biblical origin, rare in English until the 1960s.
jargon
noun
Specialized vocabulary used by people in a particular profession or field, often hard for outsiders to follow.
jarl
noun
A nobleman or chieftain in medieval Scandinavia, ranking below a king.
Jarrett
name
A surname and male given name, a variant of Garrett.
jarring
adj
Causing an unpleasant shock or a sense of unsettling discord.
Jarrod
name
A male given name, a variant of Jared.
Jarvis
name
A surname derived from the medieval name Gervase, also used as a male given name.
Jas
name
A diminutive of the given names James, Jasper, or Jasmine.
Jase
name
A masculine given name, an informal short form of Jason.
Jasmin
name
A feminine given name derived from the jasmine flower, ultimately from Persian.
jasmine
noun
A climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers, or the perfume made from them.
Jason
name
A masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "healer," also the name of the mythological leader of the Argonauts.
jasper
noun
An opaque, often red or yellow variety of quartz used as a decorative or semi-precious stone.
jaundice
noun
A medical condition causing yellowing of the skin and eyes, usually due to liver problems.
jaunt
noun
A short trip taken for pleasure.
jaunty
adj
Lively, confident, and stylish in manner or appearance.
Java
name
A large island in Indonesia, home to the capital, Jakarta.
Javed
name
A masculine given name of Persian and Urdu origin, meaning "eternal" or "immortal."
javelin
noun
A light spear designed to be thrown by hand, used historically as a weapon.
Javert
noun
Someone who hunts down a person they believe has done wrong, with rigid, relentless determination.
Javier
name
A masculine given name, the Spanish form of Xavier, of Basque origin.
jaw
noun
Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
jawbone
noun
The bone forming the lower jaw; the mandible.
jaws
noun
The mouth, especially when described as threatening or wide open.
Jax
name
A unisex given name, often used as a short form of Jackson or Jaxon.
jay
noun
Any of several brightly coloured, noisy birds related to crows, known for their crests.
Jaya
name
A unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "victory."
Jayden
name
A masculine given name, a modern coinage popularized in the late twentieth century, often said to mean "thankful."
Jaye
name
A unisex given name, a variant spelling of Jay.
Jayne
name
A feminine given name, a variant spelling of Jane.
jaywalking
noun
Crossing a street illegally or carelessly, away from a crosswalk or against traffic signals.
jaz
noun
An old-fashioned spelling of "jazz."
jazz
noun
A musical style rooted in African American tradition, marked by improvisation, syncopation, and swing rhythms.
jazzed
adj
Very excited or enthusiastic.
jazzy
adj
Resembling or influenced by jazz music.
jealous
adj
Worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.
jealously
adv
In a jealous or fiercely protective manner.
jealousy
noun
A feeling of resentment or insecurity caused by fear of losing someone's affection or by envy of another's advantage.
jean
noun
A sturdy cotton twill fabric, now more commonly known by its plural form "jeans."
jeanette
noun
A lightweight, coarse cotton fabric once used for linings.
Jeanie
name
A feminine given name, a pet form of Jean or Jeanne.
Jeanne
name
A feminine given name, the French form of Jane or Joan.
Jeannette
name
A feminine given name, a French diminutive of Jeanne.
Jeannie
name
A feminine given name, a variant spelling of Jeanie or pet form of Jean.
Jeannine
name
A feminine given name, a variant of Jeanine derived from Jeanne.
jeans
noun
Trousers made of sturdy cotton denim, traditionally blue.
Jeb
name
A masculine given name, a short form of Jebediah or Jebediah-related names.
Jed
name
A masculine given name, a short form of Jedediah.
Jedediah
name
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved of God."
Jedi
noun
In the Star Wars fictional universe, a member of an order of warrior-monks attuned to a mystical energy called the Force.
Jeep
noun
A sturdy, boxy vehicle built for rough or off-road terrain.
jeepers
intj
An exclamation of surprise or mild dismay.
jeering
noun
A mocking or scornful remark, usually shouted.
jeet
intj
Casual, run-together way of asking "did you eat?" — used as an informal greeting or genuine question about food.
Jeeves
name
A surname best known as the name of the archetypal, unflappably competent valet in P. G. Wodehouse's stories.
jefe
noun
A boss or leader, especially used informally in contexts with Spanish or Mexican influence.
Jeff
verb
Printing trade slang: to gamble using type spacers (em quads) as makeshift dice.
Jefferies
name
An English surname, a patronymic form meaning "son of Jeffrey."
Jeffers
name
An English surname, a shortened patronymic form of Jefferson or Jeffrey.
Jefferson
noun
A US two-dollar bill (informal, so called from the portrait of Thomas Jefferson on it).
Jeffersonian
adjective
Relating to Thomas Jefferson or the political ideas associated with him, especially limited federal government and agrarian democracy.
Jeffery
name
A masculine given name, a variant spelling of Jeffrey.
Jeffrey
name
A masculine given name of Germanic origin, related to Geoffrey, and also a common English surname.
Jeffries
name
An English surname, a patronymic variant meaning "son of Jeffrey."
Jeffy
name
A masculine given name, an informal pet form of Jeffrey.
Jehovah
noun
A traditional English rendering of the Hebrew name of God found in the Old Testament.
jeju
noun
A slender freshwater fish native to South American rivers, related to the wolf fish family.
Jekyll
name
A surname, famous as the name of Dr. Henry Jekyll in Robert Louis Stevenson's novella "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde."
Jelena
name
A feminine given name, a Slavic form of Helen, meaning "light" or "shining one."
jello
noun
A wobbly, sweet dessert made by dissolving flavored gelatin in hot water and letting it set, often known by the trademark name Jell-O.
jelly
noun
A soft, semi-solid food made by setting fruit juice or another liquid with gelatin or pectin, often spread on bread or eaten as a dessert.
jellybean
noun
A small, bean-shaped, brightly colored, chewy sugar candy.
jellyfish
noun
A soft-bodied, mostly transparent sea creature with a bell-shaped body and trailing tentacles, often capable of stinging.
Jem
name
A unisex given name, a short form of Jeremy or James, notably a character in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Jemima
noun
A boot with elastic side panels instead of laces or buckles, allowing it to be pulled straight on.
Jemma
name
A feminine given name, a variant spelling of Gemma.
Jen
name
A feminine given name, a short form of Jennifer.
Jena
name
A feminine given name, a variant of Gina or Jenna, and also a city in Germany known for its university.
Jenga
noun
A game in which players take turns pulling wooden blocks from a stacked tower and placing them on top, trying not to be the one who makes it collapse.
Jenkins
noun
A person who fawns over or flatters others, especially to gain favor.
Jenks
name
An English surname, historically a variant of Jenkins.
Jenn
name
A feminine given name, a short form of Jennifer.
Jenna
name
A feminine given name, a modern variant related to Jennifer or Jane.
Jenner
name
An English surname, historically an occupational name for an engineer or ironworker, borne notably by physician Edward Jenner.
Jenni
name
A feminine given name, a variant spelling of Jenny, short for Jennifer.
Jennie
name
A feminine given name, a variant spelling of Jenny.
Jennifer
name
A feminine given name of Cornish origin, a form of Guinevere meaning "fair one" or "white wave."
jenny
noun
A machine with multiple spindles used to spin thread from raw fiber, historically important to the textile industry (short for "spinning jenny").
Jensen
name
A Scandinavian surname and given name, meaning "son of Jens" (a Danish form of John).
Jenson
name
A masculine given name and surname, a variant of Jensen, meaning "son of Jens."
jeon
noun
A savory Korean pancake made by coating sliced vegetables, meat, or fish in flour and egg and pan-frying them.
Jeong
name
A Korean surname and given name, also written Jung or Chung, meaning "quiet" or "calm" depending on the underlying hanja.
jeopardize
verb
To put something at risk of being lost, damaged, or ruined.
jeopardy
noun
A situation of serious risk of harm, failure, or loss.
Jeppe
name
A Scandinavian masculine given name, a form of Jacob.
jer
noun
In Slavic linguistics, either of two short vowel sounds from Old Slavic that later weakened or disappeared in most positions.
Jeremiah
noun
A person who constantly predicts doom or disaster; a gloomy prophet of bad news.
Jeremy
name
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, the English form of Jeremiah, meaning "God will exalt."
Jeri
name
A feminine given name, a variant spelling of Jerri or Gerri, short for Geraldine.
Jericho
noun
An ancient city in the West Bank, one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, famous from the Biblical story of its walls falling.
jerk
verb
To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
jerking
noun
A sudden, sharp, involuntary movement.
jerky
adj
Moving in sudden, uneven starts and stops rather than smoothly.
Jermaine
name
A masculine given name derived from the French word for "German."
Jerome
name
A masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "sacred name," borne by Saint Jerome, translator of the Latin Vulgate Bible.
Jerri
name
A feminine given name, a variant spelling of Jeri or Geri, short for Geraldine.
Jerry
noun
A casual nickname for Gerald, Gerard, Jeremy, or similar names.
jersey
noun
A close-fitting knitted top, originally made of wool, worn on the upper body.
Jerusalem
name
A city in the Middle East, considered holy by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and the capital claimed by Israel.
Jervis
name
An English surname, a variant of Jarvis, derived from a Germanic personal name.
Jess
noun
A short strap fastened around a hawk's leg in falconry, used to attach a leash.
Jessa
name
A feminine given name, a short form of Jessica.
Jesse
noun
A decorative artwork, often a stained-glass window or branching candlestick, showing the family tree leading to Christ.
Jessica
name
A feminine given name, believed to have been coined by Shakespeare in "The Merchant of Venice" from the Hebrew name Iscah.
Jessie
noun
A dated, derogatory British slang term for a weak or effeminate man.
Jessop
name
An English surname, a variant of Jessup, itself a form of Joseph.
Jessup
name
An English surname derived from the given name Joseph.
jest
noun
A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
jester
noun
Historically, an entertainer employed by a royal or noble court to amuse people with jokes, music, and clowning.
Jesu
name
An archaic or poetic vocative form of the name Jesus, used especially in older hymns and prayers.
Jesuit
noun
A member of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order known for its schools and missionary work.
Jesus
noun
The central figure of Christianity, regarded by Christians as the son of God and the Messiah.
jet
noun
A fast-moving stream of liquid, gas, or flame forced out of a small opening.
Jeter
name
An American surname, notably borne by former baseball shortstop Derek Jeter.
Jethro
name
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "abundance," the biblical father-in-law of Moses.
jetpack
verb
To fly or travel using a wearable device that propels the user through the air with jets of gas.
Jets
name
A nickname used by several sports teams, most notably the New York Jets of the NFL.
jetson
noun
Goods thrown overboard from a ship to lighten it, especially in an emergency.
Jett
name
A masculine given name inspired by the word "jet," suggesting speed.
jettison
verb
To throw cargo or equipment overboard or overboard-equivalent, usually to lighten a vessel or aircraft in an emergency.
jetty
noun
A narrow structure built out into water, used as a landing place for boats or to protect a shoreline.
Jew
noun
A person who is Jewish by religion, ethnicity, or descent.
jewel
noun
A precious stone, especially one cut and polished for use in jewellery.
jeweler
noun
Someone whose trade is making, repairing, or selling jewellery.
jewellery
noun
Ornamental items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, typically made from precious metals or stones.
jewelry
noun
Ornamental items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, typically made from precious metals or stones.
jewels
noun
Plural of jewel; precious stones or ornamental items made with them.
Jewess
noun
A Jewish woman or girl (now often considered dated or potentially offensive).
Jewish
adj
Relating to Judaism, the Jewish people, or Jewish culture and heritage.
Jez
name
A short, informal form of the given name Jeremy (or Jeremiah).
Jezebel
noun
A scheming, shameless, or manipulative woman (from the biblical queen of the same name).
JFK
noun
Common shorthand for U.S. President John F. Kennedy, or for New York's JFK International Airport.
Ji
name
A Korean and Chinese given name element and surname, with meanings varying by the underlying character, often "wisdom" or "aspiration."
Jia
name
A Chinese given name, commonly meaning "good" or "beautiful" depending on the character used.
Jian
name
A Chinese masculine given name, often meaning "strong" or "healthy" depending on the character used.
Jiang
name
A common Chinese surname, also meaning "river."
jiao
noun
A Chinese unit of currency equal to one tenth of a yuan.
jib
noun
A triangular sail set at the front of a sailboat, ahead of the mainmast.
Jie
noun
An ancient nomadic people of northern China, historically grouped by the Han Chinese among the so-called "Five Barbarians."
jiff
noun
A very short amount of time; a moment.
jig
noun
A lively folk dance, or the fast tune written for it, typically in 6/8 time.
jigger
noun
A small measuring cup used by bartenders to pour a precise amount of liquor, typically 1 to 1.5 fluid ounces.
jiggle
verb
To move or shake something with quick, short movements from side to side.
jiggling
noun
A quick, small back-and-forth or up-and-down movement.
jiggly
adj
Wobbling or shaking slightly, especially describing something soft.
jiggy
adj
Excited, fidgety, or full of restless energy.
jigsaw
noun
A power tool with a thin blade that moves rapidly up and down, used to cut curved shapes in wood or metal.
jihad
noun
In Islam, a struggle or striving — either an inner spiritual effort toward self-improvement, or, in some contexts, armed struggle in defense of the faith.
jihadi
noun
A person who takes part in or supports armed jihad, especially as part of a militant movement.
Jill
noun
An old-fashioned informal term for a young woman or sweetheart, as in the phrase "every Jack has his Jill."
Jillian
name
A feminine given name, a variant of Gillian, ultimately from the Roman family name Julius.
Jilly
name
A feminine given name, a pet form of Jillian or Gillian.
Jim
verb
To pry or force something open, or to tamper with it clumsily (a casual variant of "jimmy").
Jimbo
name
A masculine given name, an informal, jocular pet form of James or Jim.
Jimenez
name
A Spanish surname, a patronymic form meaning "son of Jimeno."
Jimi
name
A masculine given name, a stylized variant of Jimmy, famously used by guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
jiminy
intj
An exclamation of mild surprise or annoyance.
Jimmie
name
A masculine given name, a variant spelling of Jimmy, a pet form of James.
Jimmy
verb
To force open, especially a lock or window, using a crowbar or similar tool.
jin
noun
In bonsai cultivation, a section of dead, stripped wood on a branch or trunk, shaped to suggest age.
Jing
noun
In traditional Chinese medicine, a vital essence stored in the kidneys believed to be the foundation of physical health and long life.
jingle
noun
A short, catchy tune used in advertising to help people remember a product or brand.
jingling
noun
A light, ringing, rattling sound, like small bells or coins knocking together.
jinkies
intj
An exclamation of surprise or amazement.
jinks
intj
An exclamation of surprise, similar to "jinkies."
jinn
noun
In Arabic and Islamic tradition, a supernatural being made of smokeless fire, distinct from angels and humans, capable of taking different forms.
Jinnah
name
A surname, most notably borne by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan.
Jinny
name
A feminine given name, a pet form of Jean, Jane, or Virginia.
jinx
noun
A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
jip
noun
Vulgar slang for semen.
Jiro
name
A Japanese masculine given name, traditionally meaning "second son."
jitterbug
noun
A lively swing dance from the 1930s and 40s, built on a two-step pattern with energetic, sometimes acrobatic moves.
jittery
adj
Nervous, anxious, or unable to keep still.