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.”
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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic playground game using small star-shaped pieces (jackstones) and a bouncy ball.
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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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