Jill
2 synonyms for Jill, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An old-fashioned informal term for a young woman or sweetheart, as in the phrase "every Jack has his Jill."
Synonyms
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Less common
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How to use Jill
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
every Jack has his Jill
Etymology
A variant of "Gill," a diminutive of the name Gillian, itself from Latin Juliana.
Full origin of Jill →Frequently asked questions
What does “Jill” mean?
The word “Jill” means an old-fashioned informal term for a young woman or sweetheart, as in the phrase "every Jack has his Jill.". In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for a girlfriend or sweetheart, mainly surviving in the phrase pairing it with "Jack.".
How do you pronounce “Jill”?
“Jill” is pronounced jihl (/d͡ʒɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jill” in a sentence?
Here is “Jill” used in a sentence: “The saying goes that every Jack finds his Jill eventually.”
What part of speech is “Jill”?
“Jill” is a noun.
Where does the word “Jill” come from?
The word “Jill” comes from Latin. A variant of "Gill," a diminutive of the name Gillian, itself from Latin Juliana.
Is “Jill” a common word?
“Jill” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Jill still used to mean a girlfriend today?
Jill as an informal term for a young woman or sweetheart is old-fashioned and now rarely used outside of set phrases like "every Jack has his Jill." In modern English it survives mainly as a given name rather than a general term.
Is Jill a formal or informal term?
Jill, when used generically for a young woman or sweetheart rather than as a proper name, is informal and old-fashioned rather than formal English.
