| 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] |
| jaw |
either or both of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth. [3 definitions] |
| jawbone |
any of the bones that are part of the jaw, especially the lower one. |
| jay |
a brightly colored, noisy bird that belongs to the crow family. A blue jay is one kind of jay. |
| jaywalk |
to walk across a street in a place or at a time that is against traffic laws. |
| jazz |
a form of music with strong, complex rhythms that started with African Americans in the late 1800s. Jazz musicians often add notes or make up parts as they play. |
| jealous |
afraid of losing someone's love or attention to another person. [2 definitions] |
| jealousy |
a feeling of envy towards another person and what he or she has or can do. |
| jean |
pants made from a heavy, often blue, cotton cloth. |
| jeep |
(Trademark) a brand of sturdy, powerful car made for driving off roads on rough ground. It was first made for military use. [2 definitions] |
| Jell-O |
(trademark) a sweetened, fruit-flavored gelatin dessert. |
| jelly |
a soft food made from fruit juice and sugar. It is usually spread on bread or toast. [2 definitions] |
| jellyfish |
a water animal with a soft body shaped like a bell. Jellyfish have many tentacles hanging down from their bodies. Most kinds of jellyfish live in the ocean. |
| jeopardy |
danger of harm, death, or loss; at risk. |
| jerk1 |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. [5 definitions] |
| jerky1 |
having sudden starts and stops or other quick movements that are not expected. |
| jerky2 |
beef or deer meat that has been cut into long pieces and dried. Drying the meat preserves it so that it can be eaten at a later time. |
| jersey |
a knitted shirt that is often worn by people who play sports. A jersey is pulled on over the head. [2 definitions] |
| Jerusalem |
the capital city of Israel. |
| jest |
a funny saying or action; joke. [2 definitions] |