noun Uncommon

jacks

jaks

Jacks (noun) means a children's game played by tossing and catching small metal or plastic pieces along with a ball. Example: “The kids played jacks on the porch all afternoon.”

noun

A children's game played by tossing and catching small metal or plastic pieces along with a ball.

"The kids played jacks on the porch all afternoon."

How to use jacks

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In plain EnglishA classic playground game using small star-shaped pieces (jackstones) and a bouncy ball.

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Rhymes for jacks

locks Bucks ducks rocks docks kicks hacks jocks Hicks Dicks Sacks Nicks

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Frequently asked questions

What does “jacks” mean?

The word “jacks” means a children's game played by tossing and catching small metal or plastic pieces along with a ball. In plain terms, a classic playground game using small star-shaped pieces (jackstones) and a bouncy ball.

How do you pronounce “jacks”?

“Jacks” is pronounced jaks (/d͡ʒæks/ in IPA).

How do you use “jacks” in a sentence?

Here is “jacks” used in a sentence: “The kids played jacks on the porch all afternoon.”

What part of speech is “jacks”?

“Jacks” is a noun.

Is “jacks” a common word?

“Jacks” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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