noun
Jaffa
JA-fuh
Jaffa (noun) means a type of sweet, typically seedless orange named after the port city of Jaffa. Example: “She packed a couple of Jaffas for the road trip.”
noun
1
A type of sweet, typically seedless orange named after the port city of Jaffa.
"She packed a couple of Jaffas for the road trip."
2
Cricket slang for an unplayable delivery that moves sharply and deceives the batsman.
"The bowler produced an absolute jaffa to take the final wicket."
How to use Jaffa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known variety of orange, or in cricket slang, an unhittable delivery.
When to use it
The cricket sense is informal British/Commonwealth slang.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Jaffa.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- Jaffas
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
She packed a couple of _____ for the road trip.
Etymology
Named after Jaffa, a port city in what is now Israel, historically famous for its orange groves.
Synonyms
View more →
Yafo
Joppa
Related words
Frequently asked questions
What does “Jaffa” mean?
The word “Jaffa” means a type of sweet, typically seedless orange named after the port city of Jaffa. In plain terms, a well-known variety of orange, or in cricket slang, an unhittable delivery.
How do you pronounce “Jaffa”?
“Jaffa” is pronounced JA-fuh (/ˈd͡ʒɑfə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jaffa” in a sentence?
Here is “Jaffa” used in a sentence: “She packed a couple of Jaffas for the road trip.”
What part of speech is “Jaffa”?
“Jaffa” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Jaffa” have?
“Jaffa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a type of sweet, typically seedless orange named after the port city of Jaffa.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include Jaffa:
