noun

jizz

JIHZ

How to use jizz

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn birding, the "feel" of a bird's shape and movement that tells you what it is before you can see details; separately, a crude slang term for semen.

When to use it

The birding sense is specialist but not vulgar; the other sense is coarse slang and best avoided in polite writing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: jizzes
Third person singular: jizzes
Past tense: jizzed

Etymology

The birdwatching sense dates to the early 20th century, first recorded in a 1921 nature column; its ultimate origin is debated, with guesses ranging from a garbled form of "gestalt" or "gist" to a coincidence with an unrelated slang word.

· First attested 1921

Class of 1921 jizz joined the language around 1921.

Rorschach sheik teenage

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Rhymes for jizz

rizz fizz grizz

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Frequently asked questions

What does “jizz” mean?

The word “jizz” means among birdwatchers, the overall look, posture, and movement of a bird that lets an experienced observer identify its species at a glance, without checking individual field marks.

How do you pronounce “jizz”?

“Jizz” is pronounced JIHZ (/ˈd͡ʒɪz/ in IPA).

How do you use “jizz” in a sentence?

Here is “jizz” used in a sentence: “Even at a distance, she recognised the hawk by its jizz alone.”

What part of speech is “jizz”?

“Jizz” is a noun.

Where does the word “jizz” come from?

The word “jizz” dates back to around 1921.

How many meanings does “jizz” have?

“Jizz” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: among birdwatchers, the overall look, posture, and movement of a bird that lets an experienced observer identify its species at a glance, without checking individual field marks.