Words That Start With J

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1 just Fair, morally right, and reasonable.
2 job A paid position of regular employment.
3 john Informal US term for a toilet.
4 June The sixth month of the year, between May and July, marking the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
5 July The seventh month of the year, between June and August.
6 Jesus The central figure of Christianity, regarded by Christians as the son of God and the Messiah.
7 James A common English male given name, traditionally derived from the Hebrew name that also gives us "Jacob."
8 January The first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, coming after December and before February.
9 justice Fair treatment and the quality of being morally right, especially in how people are punished or rewarded.
10 Jobs An English surname, most notably borne by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
11 join To connect two or more things so they form a single unit.
12 judge A public official who presides over court cases and delivers rulings.
13 Japan An island nation in East Asia, whose capital is Tokyo.
14 jack A mechanical device used to lift something heavy off the ground, especially to raise a car to change a tyre.
15 Japanese Relating to Japan, its people, language, or culture.
16 joint Shared or done by two or more people together.
17 journal A personal diary where someone regularly records thoughts or events.
18 Joe An ordinary man; a generic term for "guy" or "fellow."
19 jones Slang for heroin.
20 johnson Vulgar slang for the penis.
21 joke A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.
22 Jewish Relating to Judaism, the Jewish people, or Jewish culture and heritage.
23 journey A trip from one place to another, especially a long one.
24 jump To push off the ground with your legs so your whole body leaves the surface briefly.
25 Jim To pry or force something open, or to tamper with it clumsily (a casual variant of "jimmy").
26 jersey A close-fitting knitted top, originally made of wool, worn on the upper body.
27 jail A building where people are held in custody, typically for short sentences or while awaiting trial.
28 jean A sturdy cotton twill fabric, now more commonly known by its plural form "jeans."
29 joy A feeling of great happiness or delight.
30 Jackson Informal American slang for a twenty-dollar bill, from the portrait of President Andrew Jackson on it.
31 Joseph A figure in the Hebrew Bible, the favored son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to p...
32 Jordan A country in the Middle East, and the river that flows through it into the Dead Sea.
33 junior Lower in rank, position, or seniority.
34 Judges A book of the Old Testament that tells the story of Israel's early leaders, called judges.
35 Jan A given name, used for both men and women in different languages — a male name equivalent to "John" in Dutch,...
36 Jimmy To force open, especially a lock or window, using a crowbar or similar tool.
37 joining The point or seam where two things meet or are fastened together.
38 Jr Abbreviation for "junior," used after a name to distinguish a son from a father who shares the same name.
39 Jane A common female given name, the standard feminine form of "John" in English since the 1600s.
40 Jason A masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "healer," also the name of the mythological leader of the Argo...
41 Johnny British slang for a condom.
42 journalist Someone whose job is reporting on news and current events.
43 jury A group of people selected to hear evidence in a court case and decide on a verdict.
44 jay Any of several brightly coloured, noisy birds related to crows, known for their crests.
45 juice The natural liquid found in fruit, vegetables, or meat, or a drink made from it.
46 judgment The ability to make sensible decisions; good sense.
47 Jeff Printing trade slang: to gamble using type spacers (em quads) as makeshift dice.
48 Jerusalem A city in the Middle East, considered holy by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and the capital claimed by Isr...
49 Jonathan A variety of red-skinned apple, tart and crisp, first grown in New York.
50 jokes Slang for very funny or entertaining.
51 Josh A male given name, a short form of Joshua.
52 Jacob A male given name of Hebrew origin, historically the name of the biblical patriarch and father of the twelve t...
53 jet A fast-moving stream of liquid, gas, or flame forced out of a small opening.
54 Justin A masculine given name derived from the Latin "Justinus," meaning "just" or "fair."
55 jacket A garment for the upper body, worn over a shirt, usually reaching the waist or thigh.
56 jealous Worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.
57 jurisdiction The official authority to make legal decisions and judgments over a particular area, group of people, or type...
58 jazz A musical style rooted in African American tradition, marked by improvisation, syncopation, and swing rhythms.
59 Jon A male given name, a short form of John or Jonathan.
60 judicial Relating to courts of law, judges, or the administration of justice.
61 Jerry A casual nickname for Gerald, Gerard, Jeremy, or similar names.
62 Juan A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to the English name John.
63 jumping The act of leaping into the air.
64 Jose A male given name from Spanish and Portuguese, equivalent to the English name Joseph.
65 justify To give a good reason or explanation for something.
66 jake Fine, acceptable, or satisfactory — an old-fashioned slang term.
67 Jennifer A feminine given name of Cornish origin, a form of Guinevere meaning "fair one" or "white wave."
68 jungle A dense tropical forest thick with trees, vines, and wildlife.
69 Julia A feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Julius.
70 jam A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
71 Jessica A feminine given name, believed to have been coined by Shakespeare in "The Merchant of Venice" from the Hebrew...
72 justified Having a good reason; shown to be right or reasonable.
73 Jeremy A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, the English form of Jeremiah, meaning "God will exalt."
74 Jets A nickname used by several sports teams, most notably the New York Jets of the NFL.
75 judging The act of forming an opinion or deciding a ruling or contest outcome.
76 Julie A feminine given name, a French and English short form of Julia or Juliet.
77 Jesse A decorative artwork, often a stained-glass window or branching candlestick, showing the family tree leading t...
78 Java A large island in Indonesia, home to the capital, Jakarta.
79 jeans Trousers made of sturdy cotton denim, traditionally blue.
80 journalism The work of gathering, writing, and publishing news for the public.
81 jo A sweetheart or darling (chiefly Scots).
82 Joan A generic or placeholder name for an ordinary woman, especially a young working-class one.
83 joking The act of telling jokes or not being serious.
84 jerk To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
85 Julian A male given name, from a Latin family name meaning "of Julius."
86 Jacques A male given name and surname of French origin, equivalent to English James or Jacob.
87 Jackie A familiar nickname for someone named Jack, Jacques, or John, or (for women) for Jacqueline.
88 Jefferson A US two-dollar bill (informal, so called from the portrait of Thomas Jefferson on it).
89 jaw Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
90 Jew A person who is Jewish by religion, ethnicity, or descent.
91 Joel A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Yahweh is God," also the name of a biblical prophet.
92 junk Old or unwanted items regarded as clutter or of little value.
93 Janet A female given name, a diminutive of Jane, historically common in Scotland.
94 Joshua A book of the Hebrew Bible, and its central figure, who led the Israelites after the death of Moses.
95 Jamaica An island country in the Caribbean Sea, known for reggae music and its distinct culture.
96 jewelry Ornamental items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, typically made from precious metals or stones.
97 joey A baby kangaroo or similar marsupial.
98 justification A reason or explanation that shows an action or belief to be reasonable or acceptable.
99 jenny A machine with multiple spindles used to spin thread from raw fiber, historically important to the textile ind...
100 jar A small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.
101 junction A point where two or more things meet or join, especially roads or railway lines.
102 Ji A Korean and Chinese given name element and surname, with meanings varying by the underlying character, often...
103 juvenile Young or not yet fully grown; relating to young people.
104 Jeffrey A masculine given name of Germanic origin, related to Geoffrey, and also a common English surname.
105 Joyce An English and Irish surname, most famously borne by the novelist James Joyce.
106 jumps Informal: a nervous, jittery feeling (usually "the jumps").
107 jealousy A feeling of resentment or insecurity caused by fear of losing someone's affection or by envy of another's adv...
108 jointly Done together by two or more people, sharing responsibility or ownership.
109 Johnston A Scottish surname, originally referring to someone from a place in Dumfriesshire whose name meant "John's tow...
110 judiciary The branch of government made up of courts and judges.
111 jelly A soft, semi-solid food made by setting fruit juice or another liquid with gelatin or pectin, often spread on...
112 Johns An English surname derived from the given name John.
113 Jenkins A person who fawns over or flatters others, especially to gain favor.
114 jun A small monetary unit used in North Korea, and formerly in South Korea, worth one hundredth of a won.
115 Jung A Korean and German surname, most famously borne by the Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, founder of analytical ps...
116 jin In bonsai cultivation, a section of dead, stripped wood on a branch or trunk, shaped to suggest age.
117 JA Yes (used in imitation of German or Scandinavian speech, or as a dialect word in some English varieties).
118 Judaism The monotheistic religion and culture of the Jewish people, based on the Hebrew Bible and later religious writ...
119 Judy A female given name, a shortened, informal form of Judith.
120 jade A hard, typically green semiprecious stone often carved into jewelry and figurines.
121 Jonas A male given name from Hebrew, related to the biblical prophet Jonah.
122 Jared A male given name of Hebrew biblical origin, rare in English until the 1960s.
123 Jill An old-fashioned informal term for a young woman or sweetheart, as in the phrase "every Jack has his Jill."
124 Johannesburg The largest city in South Africa, founded during the nineteenth-century gold rush.
125 jolly Cheerful, good-humoured, and full of high spirits.
126 Jules A male given name from French, and a nickname for Julian or Julius.
127 Jacobs British slang for testicles.
128 jewel A precious stone, especially one cut and polished for use in jewellery.
129 jewellery Ornamental items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, typically made from precious metals or stones.
130 Jupiter The largest planet in the Solar System, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.
131 Jakarta The capital and largest city of Indonesia.
132 Jeep A sturdy, boxy vehicle built for rough or off-road terrain.
133 Jerome A masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "sacred name," borne by Saint Jerome, translator of the Latin...
134 Jessie A dated, derogatory British slang term for a weak or effeminate man.
135 Judith A female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning roughly "woman of Judea."
136 Julius A masculine given name of Latin origin, borne famously by the Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar.
137 jumper British English: a knitted sweater or pullover worn over a shirt.
138 jewels Plural of jewel; precious stones or ornamental items made with them.
139 Jess A short strap fastened around a hawk's leg in falconry, used to attach a leash.
140 joker A person who likes making jokes.
141 jong A fortified Tibetan building, usually serving as both a monastery and a fortress, that anchors a local distric...
142 Jorge A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to the English name George.
143 Juliet A feminine given name, an English form of Julia, famously the heroine of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
144 jasper An opaque, often red or yellow variety of quartz used as a decorative or semi-precious stone.
145 Jen A feminine given name, a short form of Jennifer.
146 ju A unit of a traditional Chinese book, roughly equivalent to a chapter or volume.
147 jasmine A climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers, or the perfume made from them.
148 jockey A person who rides horses professionally in races.
149 Jamaican Relating to Jamaica, its people, culture, or language.
150 jaws The mouth, especially when described as threatening or wide open.
151 juicy Full of juice.
152 Javier A masculine given name, the Spanish form of Xavier, of Basque origin.
153 Jedi In the Star Wars fictional universe, a member of an order of warrior-monks attuned to a mystical energy called...
154 jubilee A major anniversary of an event, especially the fiftieth anniversary of a coronation, wedding, or similar mile...
155 jackpot A large cash prize, especially in gambling, that grows until someone wins it.
156 Jeremiah A person who constantly predicts doom or disaster; a gloomy prophet of bad news.
157 jihad In Islam, a struggle or striving — either an inner spiritual effort toward self-improvement, or, in some conte...
158 JJ A unisex given name or nickname formed from a person's initials, typically standing for two names beginning wi...
159 Jensen A Scandinavian surname and given name, meaning "son of Jens" (a Danish form of John).
160 Jeanne A feminine given name, the French form of Jane or Joan.
161 Jenna A feminine given name, a modern variant related to Jennifer or Jane.
162 joanna British slang for a piano.
163 Jonah Someone or something believed to bring bad luck, especially aboard a ship.
164 julio A small silver coin once minted in Italy, first issued under Pope Julius II in the early 1500s.
165 Jurassic Relating to the geological period from about 201 to 145 million years ago, when dinosaurs dominated the Earth.
166 Johann A masculine given name, the German form of John, borne by many notable composers and scientists.
167 jeopardy A situation of serious risk of harm, failure, or loss.
168 Jude A male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of a short book near the end of the New Testament.
169 jaguar A large spotted wild cat native to Central and South America, the biggest cat species in the Americas.
170 Judah In the Bible, the fourth son of Jacob, and also the name of the Israelite tribe and ancient kingdom descended...
171 Judas An exclamation of shock or surprise at something bad, similar to "Jesus!"
172 Jamal A male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "beauty."
173 joyful Full of joy; feeling or causing great happiness.
174 Jesuit A member of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order known for its schools and missionary work.
175 Jacksonville The largest city in Florida, United States, seat of Duval County; also the name of many other towns across the...
176 Jang A group of fermented seasoning pastes, such as soy sauce or soybean paste, used as the flavor base in Korean c...
177 Jax A unisex given name, often used as a short form of Jackson or Jaxon.
178 Julien A masculine given name, the French form of Julian.
179 jogging Running at an easy, steady pace, usually for exercise rather than speed.
180 jug A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
181 jacks A children's game played by tossing and catching small metal or plastic pieces along with a ball.
182 Jai A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "victory," used mainly in India.
183 Jarvis A surname derived from the medieval name Gervase, also used as a male given name.
184 JK Slang, from Japanese, for a high-school-age girl.
185 journalistic Relating to journalism or the style typical of journalists.
186 Judd A surname, also used as a male given name.
187 Jacqueline A female given name of French origin, the feminine form of Jacques (equivalent to James).
188 Joanne A feminine given name, a variant of Joan combined with Anne, ultimately from Hebrew meaning "God is gracious."
189 jammed Stuck fast and unable to move.
190 jurisprudence The theoretical study of law and the principles underlying legal systems.
191 JFK Common shorthand for U.S. President John F. Kennedy, or for New York's JFK International Airport.
192 jab A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
193 Janice A female given name, a variant of Jane influenced by names like Alice and Bernice.
194 Joaquin A masculine given name, the Spanish form of Joachim.
195 Jericho An ancient city in the West Bank, one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, famous fr...
196 jumbo Very large, especially compared to the usual size.
197 justifying The act or process of giving reasons or evidence to show that something is right, fair, or reasonable.
198 jock Informal, especially American, term for an athlete, particularly one more known for sport than academics.
199 Josephine A female given name from French, the feminine form of Joseph.
200 junta A group, typically of military officers, that rules a country after taking power by force.
201 jamming The act of blocking or getting something stuck.
202 jog A slow, steady run, often done for exercise.
203 Jolie A female given name from French, meaning "pretty."
204 joyous Full of joy; happy or delightful.
205 Jonny A male given name, a variant spelling of Johnny, or a nickname for Jonathan.
206 Jeb A masculine given name, a short form of Jebediah or Jebediah-related names.
207 Jehovah A traditional English rendering of the Hebrew name of God found in the Old Testament.
208 Jenner An English surname, historically an occupational name for an engineer or ironworker, borne notably by physicia...
209 Johan A masculine given name, a Scandinavian and Germanic form of John.
210 Johannes An old Portuguese gold coin, stamped with the image of King John V, that circulated in the 18th and early 19th...
211 Josef A male given name, a variant spelling of Joseph used in German, Czech, and other European languages.
212 jargon Specialized vocabulary used by people in a particular profession or field, often hard for outsiders to follow.
213 Johansson A Swedish surname meaning "son of Johan."
214 judo A Japanese martial art and Olympic sport focused on throws, holds, and grappling rather than striking.
215 judgmental Quick to criticize or disapprove of others.
216 justifiable Able to be shown as reasonable, right, or excusable.
217 jacked Slang: high on drugs, alcohol, or stimulants.
218 jellyfish A soft-bodied, mostly transparent sea creature with a bell-shaped body and trailing tentacles, often capable o...
219 Joachim A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God will establish," traditionally the name of the father of...
220 Justine A feminine given name, the French feminine form of Justin, meaning "just" or "fair."
221 Jimi A masculine given name, a stylized variant of Jimmy, famously used by guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
222 jingle A short, catchy tune used in advertising to help people remember a product or brand.
223 Jameson A Scottish and Northern Irish surname meaning "son of James."
224 jinx A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
225 Johnstone A surname, and the name of a town in Renfrewshire, Scotland.
226 juggling The skill or act of keeping several objects moving through the air by tossing and catching them.
227 Jed A masculine given name, a short form of Jedediah.
228 jeopardize To put something at risk of being lost, damaged, or ruined.
229 junkie Someone addicted to a drug, especially heroin.
230 jus A light sauce or gravy made from the natural juices released while cooking meat.
231 Jiang A common Chinese surname, also meaning "river."
232 Josie A female given name, a nickname for Josephine.
233 Juliette A feminine given name, the French form of Juliet, ultimately from the Roman family name Julius.
234 janitor A person employed to clean and maintain a building, such as a school or office.
235 Jody Military slang for the man who takes up with a soldier's partner while the soldier is away.
236 Juno In Roman mythology, the queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth, equivalent to the Greek Hera.
237 jag To cut or tear something unevenly, leaving a rough, sharp edge.
238 Josiah A king of Judah in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his religious reforms.
239 jagger A wheeled tool with a serrated edge used for crimping or cutting decorative patterns in pastry.
240 joss A Chinese religious figure or idol worshipped in a household or temple.
241 jest A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
242 jagged Having a rough, sharply uneven edge or surface.
243 Jos A short, informal form of the male name Joseph.
244 Jabbar A surname of Arabic origin, meaning "mighty" or "powerful."
245 jabber To talk quickly and unclearly, often about nothing important.
246 jabbering Fast, unclear talk; the act of chattering nonsensically.
247 Jabberwocky The title of a famous nonsense poem in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass", built almost entirely from...
248 jabbing A quick poking or punching motion; the act of jabbing.
249 Jabez A male given name of Hebrew origin, mentioned briefly in the Bible.
250 Jabs A German surname.
251 Jace A male given name, a modern diminutive of Jason.
252 Jacinta A female given name of Spanish origin, a variant of Jacinda.
253 jackal A wild, dog-like animal related to wolves, native to Africa and parts of Asia, typically smaller than a wolf.
254 jackhammer A heavy power tool that pounds a chisel-like bit to break up rock, concrete, or asphalt.
255 jacking Slang for a robbery carried out in the street, especially by force or threat.
256 jackman A member of a motor racing pit crew whose job is to lift the car with a jack during a pit stop.
257 Jacko A casual nickname for someone named Jack or Jackson.
258 jackrabbit Any of several large, long-eared North American hares known for their speed.
259 Jacky An informal nickname for Jack, Jacques, or John.
260 Jaco A surname of Portuguese, Italian, or Czech origin.
261 Jacobi A German surname derived from the given name Jacob.
262 Jacobite A supporter of the exiled Stuart royal family's claim to the English and Scottish thrones in the late 1600s an...
263 Jacobsen A surname of Scandinavian origin, meaning "son of Jacob."
264 Jacobson An English surname meaning "son of Jacob."
265 Jacoby A surname and male given name derived from Jacob.
266 Jacqui A diminutive of the female given name Jacqueline.
267 Jacquie A diminutive of the female given name Jacqueline.
268 jacuzzi A hot tub fitted with underwater jets that massage the body with bubbling water.
269 Jada A female given name, a variant of Jade popularized in the 2000s.
270 jaded Tired of or unenthusiastic about something because of too much exposure to it.
271 Jaden A modern unisex given name, a variant spelling of Jayden.
272 jaeger Any of several predatory seabirds known for chasing other birds to steal their food.
273 Jafar A male given name of Arabic and Persian origin.
274 Jaffa A type of sweet, typically seedless orange named after the port city of Jaffa.
275 Jaffe A Jewish surname of Hebrew origin, meaning "beautiful."
276 jaggery An unrefined, dark brown sugar made by boiling down palm or sugarcane sap, common in South and Southeast Asian...
277 Jaggi A surname of either Swiss German or Punjabi origin.
278 Jago A Cornish surname and given name, a variant of James derived ultimately from Jacob.
279 Jah A name for God, especially as used in Rastafarian belief, shortened from the Hebrew name of God.
280 Jahan A unisex given name of Persian origin, meaning "world."
281 jailbird Someone who has been, or currently is, in jail — usually said of a repeat offender.
282 jailbreak An escape from prison.
283 jailer A person whose job is to guard prisoners in a jail.
284 jailhouse A building used as a jail.
285 Jain Relating to Jainism, the ancient Indian religion built around nonviolence toward all living things.
286 Jaipur The capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan, famous for its pink-hued old town.
287 jakes An old-fashioned word for an outdoor toilet or outhouse.
288 jakey Slang, chiefly British and Scottish, for a homeless person who drinks heavily.
289 Jakob A male given name, a variant spelling of "Jacob" common in German and Scandinavian languages.
290 Jal A small city in Lea County, New Mexico.
291 jalopy An old, run-down car, especially one that still somehow runs.
292 jamb Either of the two upright side posts of a doorway, window or fireplace, which the frame and hinges are fixed t...
293 jambalaya A Louisiana rice dish, typically made with meat, seafood, and vegetables cooked together with spices.
294 jamboree A lively, large-scale celebration or gathering.
295 Jamestown The name of several towns and places in English-speaking countries, most famously the first permanent English...
296 Jamieson A surname meaning "son of Jamie."
297 Jamil A male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "beautiful" or "handsome."
298 Jamila A female given name of Arabic origin, meaning "beautiful."
299 Jamison A Scottish surname, and sometimes a given name, meaning "son of Jamie."