English Dictionary — Definitions & Meanings

jubilar

adj

Relating to a jubilee.

jubilarian

noun

A person marking a jubilee or other important anniversary.

jubilate

verb

To celebrate happily; to rejoice.

jubilation

noun

A loud, joyful celebration; a strong feeling of triumphant happiness.

jubilatory

adj

Showing great joy and celebration.

jubilean

adj

Relating to a jubilee.

jubilee

noun

A major anniversary of an event, especially the fiftieth anniversary of a coronation, wedding, or similar milestone.

jud

noun

A block of coal cut or undercut so it can be brought down with wedges (a mining term).

Judah

name

In the Bible, the fourth son of Jacob, and also the name of the Israelite tribe and ancient kingdom descended from him.

judahite

noun

A person descended from Judah.

judaic

adj

Relating to Jewish people, culture or religion.

Judaism

noun

The monotheistic religion and culture of the Jewish people, based on the Hebrew Bible and later religious writings.

judaist

noun

A person who follows the religion of Judaism.

judaize

verb

To make someone follow Jewish customs or beliefs, or to convert to Judaism.

Judas

intj

An exclamation of shock or surprise at something bad, similar to "Jesus!"

judaslike

adj

Like Judas Iscariot; disloyal and treacherous.

judasly

adv

In a disloyal, treacherous way, like Judas Iscariot.

Judd

name

A surname, also used as a male given name.

judder

noun

A sudden, shaky trembling movement.

Jude

name

A male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of a short book near the end of the New Testament.

Judea

name

The Roman-era name for the historical region of Judah, in what is now Israel and Palestine.

judean

adj

Relating to Judea.

judge

noun

A public official who presides over court cases and delivers rulings.

Judges

name

A book of the Old Testament that tells the story of Israel's early leaders, called judges.

judging

noun

The act of forming an opinion or deciding a ruling or contest outcome.

judgment

noun

The ability to make sensible decisions; good sense.

judgmental

adj

Quick to criticize or disapprove of others.

judgy

adj

Informal for judgmental; quick to disapprove.

Judi

name

A short, informal form of the female given name Judith.

judicate

noun

(history) One of the independent states that ruled parts of Sardinia in the Middle Ages.

judicatory

adj

Relating to making a legal judgement or passing a sentence.

judicature

noun

The system by which judges and courts carry out justice.

judicial

adj

Relating to courts of law, judges, or the administration of justice.

judiciary

noun

The branch of government made up of courts and judges.

judicious

adjective

Showing good sense and careful judgement in making a decision.

Judith

name

A female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning roughly "woman of Judea."

judo

noun

A Japanese martial art and Olympic sport focused on throws, holds, and grappling rather than striking.

Judson

name

A surname, and also a male given name derived from it.

Judy

name

A female given name, a shortened, informal form of Judith.

jug

noun

A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.

jugate

noun

A picture showing two people placed close together, side by side.

juger

noun

(historical) An old Roman measure of land, roughly a quarter of a hectare.

jugful

noun

The amount that a jug can hold.

juggernaut

noun

A huge, unstoppable force, organization, or object that crushes everything in its way.

juggins

noun

(informal) A silly person who is easily fooled.

juggle

verb

To keep several objects moving through the air by tossing and catching them in sequence.

juggler

noun

A person who juggles, keeping several objects such as balls in the air by throwing and catching them.

jugglery

noun

Magic or spells used to deceive people.

juggling

noun

The skill or act of keeping several objects moving through the air by tossing and catching them.

jughead

noun

An informal, mildly insulting term for a foolish or stupid person.

juglans

noun

The group of trees that includes the walnut.

jugoslav

name

A male first name derived from the Slavic languages.

jugoslavian

adj

A dated form of Yugoslavian.

jugular

adjective

Relating to the neck or throat, especially the large jugular veins that carry blood from the head back to the heart.

juice

noun

The natural liquid found in fruit, vegetables, or meat, or a drink made from it.

juiced

adjective

Informal: excited or enthusiastic.

juicer

noun

A kitchen appliance or hand tool used to extract juice from fruit or vegetables.

juicing

noun

The practice of extracting juice from fruit and vegetables, often as part of a health or diet trend.

juicy

adjective

Full of juice.

jujitsu

noun

A Japanese martial art that focuses on grappling, holds, and throws, using an opponent's own force against them rather than relying on brute strength.

juju

noun

A charm or object believed, in some West African traditions, to hold magical or protective power.

jujube

noun

A small tree that bears a sweet, edible fruit, or the fruit itself.

juke

verb

To fake a move in one direction to trick an opponent, especially in sports like football.

jukebox

noun

A coin-operated machine that plays a chosen song from its collection of records or discs.

Jule

name

A male given name, sometimes used as a short form of Julius.

Jules

name

A male given name from French, and a nickname for Julian or Julius.

Julia

name

A feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Julius.

Julian

noun

A male given name, from a Latin family name meaning "of Julius."

Juliana

name

A feminine given name, a Latinate form of Julia.

Julianna

name

A feminine given name, a variant spelling of Juliana.

Julianne

name

A feminine given name, a blend of Julia and Anne.

Julie

name

A feminine given name, a French and English short form of Julia or Juliet.

Julien

name

A masculine given name, the French form of Julian.

julienne

noun

Vegetables (or sometimes other food) cut into long, thin, matchstick-like strips.

Juliet

name

A feminine given name, an English form of Julia, famously the heroine of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."

Juliette

name

A feminine given name, the French form of Juliet, ultimately from the Roman family name Julius.

julio

noun

A small silver coin once minted in Italy, first issued under Pope Julius II in the early 1500s.

Julius

name

A masculine given name of Latin origin, borne famously by the Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar.

July

noun

The seventh month of the year, between June and August.

Juma

name

A masculine given name of Swahili and Arabic origin, meaning "Friday," traditionally given to boys born on that day.

jumba

noun

A traditional Malay unit of land area equal to one twentieth of an orlong.

jumble

verb

To mix things up in a disorganised or confused way.

jumbled

adjective

Mixed up or in a disorganised, confusing state.

jumbo

adjective

Very large, especially compared to the usual size.

jumbomania

noun

Great public excitement over Jumbo, a famous elephant brought to Europe alive in the late 1800s.

jump

verb

To push off the ground with your legs so your whole body leaves the surface briefly.

jumper

noun

British English: a knitted sweater or pullover worn over a shirt.

jumpiness

noun

The feeling of being nervous and easily startled.

jumping

noun

The act of leaping into the air.

jumps

noun

Informal: a nervous, jittery feeling (usually "the jumps").

jumpsuit

noun

A one-piece garment combining a top and trousers, worn for style, work, or as a uniform.

jumpy

adjective

Nervous, easily startled, or on edge.

jun

noun

A small monetary unit used in North Korea, and formerly in South Korea, worth one hundredth of a won.

junction

noun

A point where two or more things meet or join, especially roads or railway lines.

juncture

noun

A particular point in time, especially a critical or important one.

June

noun

The sixth month of the year, between May and July, marking the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Jung

name

A Korean and German surname, most famously borne by the Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, founder of analytical psychology.

jungian

adj

Relating to the ideas of the psychologist Carl Jung.

jungle

noun

A dense tropical forest thick with trees, vines, and wildlife.

Junie

name

A feminine given name, typically used as a diminutive of June or Juniper.

junior

adj

Lower in rank, position, or seniority.

juniper

noun

An evergreen shrub or small tree with needle-like leaves and small, berry-like cones, often used to flavour gin.

junk

noun

Old or unwanted items regarded as clutter or of little value.

junket

noun

A trip, especially one paid for by an employer, government, or organisation, that mixes official business with leisure.

junkie

noun

Someone addicted to a drug, especially heroin.

Junko

name

A feminine Japanese given name, often meaning "pure child."

junky

adj

Cheap, worthless, or poorly made.

junkyard

noun

A place, usually outdoors, where old and discarded items — especially cars and scrap metal — are dumped or sold for parts.

Juno

noun

In Roman mythology, the queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth, equivalent to the Greek Hera.

junta

noun

A group, typically of military officers, that rules a country after taking power by force.

junto

noun

A group of men gathered for a shared purpose; a club or cabal.

Jupiter

noun

The largest planet in the Solar System, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.

Jura

name

A mountain range and department in France and Switzerland, also the name of a Scottish island in the Inner Hebrides.

juramentado

noun

A Moro swordsman who killed police and soldiers involved in occupation or invasion, in an attack where he expected to die himself.

Jurassic

adj

Relating to the geological period from about 201 to 145 million years ago, when dinosaurs dominated the Earth.

jurat

noun

A written statement giving where and when an oath was sworn, and before whom.

Jurek

name

A masculine given name, a Polish diminutive of Jerzy (the Polish form of George).

juridical

adj

Relating to the law, to the courts, or to how justice is carried out.

juridicial

adj

Relating to the law, to justice, or to a judge's role.

jurisdiction

noun

The official authority to make legal decisions and judgments over a particular area, group of people, or type of case.

jurisdictional

adj

Relating to jurisdiction, or to the boundaries of legal authority.

jurisprude

noun

A person who studies the theory of law.

jurisprudence

noun

The theoretical study of law and the principles underlying legal systems.

jurisprudent

adj

Knowledgeable about the law and legal theory.

jurist

noun

A person who is an expert in law, or who studies legal theory.

juristic

adj

Relating to the law or to legal theory.

juror

noun

A member of a jury, sworn to decide the facts of a court case.

jury

noun

A group of people selected to hear evidence in a court case and decide on a verdict.

juryman

noun

A person who serves on a jury.

jus

noun

A light sauce or gravy made from the natural juices released while cooking meat.

just

adj

Fair, morally right, and reasonable.

just like

preposition

Exactly the same as, or in exactly the same way as; used to draw a close comparison.

justice

noun

Fair treatment and the quality of being morally right, especially in how people are punished or rewarded.

justicer

noun

A person who carries out justice, especially a judge.

justiciable

adj

(law) Able to be decided or settled by a court.

justiciar

noun

A person who carries out justice.

justiciary

noun

The position, power, or area of authority held by a judge.

justifiable

adj

Able to be shown as reasonable, right, or excusable.

justifiably

adv

In a way that can be reasonably defended or explained.

justification

noun

A reason or explanation that shows an action or belief to be reasonable or acceptable.

justified

adj

Having a good reason; shown to be right or reasonable.

justifiedly

adv

For a good reason; rightly.

justify

verb

To give a good reason or explanation for something.

justifying

noun

The act or process of giving reasons or evidence to show that something is right, fair, or reasonable.

Justin

name

A masculine given name derived from the Latin "Justinus," meaning "just" or "fair."

Justine

name

A feminine given name, the French feminine form of Justin, meaning "just" or "fair."

justly

adv

In a fair or morally right way.

justness

noun

Fairness; the quality of being right and reasonable.

Justus

name

A masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "just" or "righteous."

jut

verb

To stick out or project sharply from a surface or surrounding area.