noun
jay
JAY
noun
1
Any of several brightly coloured, noisy birds related to crows, known for their crests.
"A blue jay landed on the fence and screeched."
2
Slang: a marijuana cigarette; a joint.
"They passed a jay around the campfire."
3
Dated: a foolish or gullible person.
"Only a real jay would fall for that trick."
How to Use Jay
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly the colourful crow-family bird; also slang for a joint.
Word Forms
jays plural, jays plural, Jays plural, Jays plural, Jays plural
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Etymology
From Old French "jai," possibly linked to a word meaning "quick" or "sudden," inspired by the bird's lively plumage and behaviour.