jailbird |
(informal) a person who is or who has been locked up in jail; convict. |
jam1 |
to force or pack tightly into a small space. [8 definitions] |
jam2 |
a sweet spread made by cooking crushed fruit and sugar. |
Jamaica |
an island country in the West Indies, in the Caribbean Sea. Kingston is the capital of Jamaica. |
Jan. |
abbreviation of "January." |
jangle |
to make a harsh, clashing sound. [4 definitions] |
janitor |
a person whose work is to clean and take care of a building. |
January |
the first month of the year. January has thirty-one days. |
Japan |
a country in eastern Asia made up of islands in the Pacific Ocean. Tokyo is the capital of Japan. |
Japanese |
of or having to do with Japan, or its people or language. [3 definitions] |
Japanese beetle |
a shiny green and brown insect that came to the United States from Asia. It eats the leaves, fruits, flowers, and roots of plants and can cause a lot of damage. |
jar1 |
a round container with a wide mouth, usually made of glass or pottery, and often having a lid. [2 definitions] |
jar2 |
to crash into or bump so as to cause movement; jolt. [4 definitions] |
jargon1 |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
jaundice |
a condition of the liver that causes the eyes and skin to become yellow. |
jaundiced |
having or looking as if one had jaundice. |
jaunt |
a short trip made for fun and pleasure. |
jaunty |
having a light manner; lively and confident. |
Java |
the principal island of Indonesia. [2 definitions] |
Javanese |
of or having to do with the island of Java or its people, culture, language, or the like. [2 definitions] |
javelin |
a light spear thrown as a weapon. [3 definitions] |