J–jaguar Vocabulary (J Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

J

LanguageA1

Meaning: the letter J

Part of speech: letter

Example: The word 'jump' starts with the letter J.

Category: Language

ja

LanguageA1

Meaning: yes (in German)

Part of speech: interjection

Example: Ja, I would love to join you!

Category: Language

Jab

HealthB1

Meaning: to poke or thrust with a sharp object

Part of speech: verb

Example: He jabbed the needle into the fabric.

Category: Health › Medicine

Synonyms:

poke
prod

Jabber

CommunicationB2

Meaning: to talk rapidly and excitedly

Part of speech: verb

Example: The children jabbered excitedly about their trip.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

chatter
babble

Antonyms: silence

Jabot

FashionC1

Meaning: a decorative frill or ruffle on a garment

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a blouse with a beautiful jabot.

Category: Fashion

Synonyms:

ruffle
frill

jack

ToolsA2

Meaning: a device for lifting heavy objects

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a jack to lift the car.

Category: Tools

Synonyms:

lift
hoist

jack cheese

FoodA2

Meaning: a type of cheese made from cow's milk

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love adding jack cheese to my tacos.

Category: Food › Dairy

Synonyms: cheese

jack daw

NatureB2

Meaning: a type of bird similar to a crow

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jack daw is known for its intelligence.

Category: Nature › Birds

Synonyms: bird

Jack Frost

CultureB2

Meaning: a personification of frost or winter

Part of speech: noun

Example: Jack Frost nipped at my nose.

Category: Culture › Folklore

jack fruit

FoodB2

Meaning: a large tropical fruit with a sweet taste

Part of speech: noun

Example: Jack fruit is often used in vegetarian dishes.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms: fruit

jack hammer

ToolsB2

Meaning: a tool used for breaking up hard surfaces

Part of speech: noun

Example: The construction worker used a jack hammer to break the concrete.

Category: Tools

Synonyms: demolition hammer

jack knife

ToolsB1

Meaning: a folding knife

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a jack knife to cut the rope.

Category: Tools

Synonyms: folding knife

jack plug

TechnologyB2

Meaning: a connector for audio or electrical devices

Part of speech: noun

Example: He plugged in the jack plug to listen to music.

Category: Technology › Electronics

Synonyms: connector

jack rabbit

NatureB2

Meaning: a type of fast-running rabbit

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jack rabbit can leap great distances.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: rabbit

Jack Robinson

LanguageC1

Meaning: a phrase used to indicate something happens quickly

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was gone before you could say Jack Robinson.

Category: Language

Jack Russel

AnimalsB2

Meaning: a small, energetic dog breed

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Jack Russel is known for its intelligence.

Category: Animals › Dog Breeds

Synonyms: dog

jack shit

LanguageC2

Meaning: nothing at all (informal)

Part of speech: noun

Example: I know jack shit about cars.

Category: Language

Synonyms: nothing

jack sie

GamesC1

Meaning: a term used in some games

Part of speech: noun

Example: He played a round of jack sie with his friends.

Category: Games

jack straw

GamesC1

Meaning: a game where players draw straws

Part of speech: noun

Example: They played jack straw at the party.

Category: Games

Jack Tar

NauticalC1

Meaning: a sailor

Part of speech: noun

Example: Jack Tar is often used to refer to sailors in literature.

Category: Nautical

Synonyms: sailor

Jack the Lad

CultureC2

Meaning: a confident young man

Part of speech: noun

Example: He thinks he's Jack the Lad with his new car.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: lad

jackal

NatureB2

Meaning: a wild animal similar to a dog

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jackal is known for scavenging.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

coyote
wolf

jackanapes

LanguageC1

Meaning: a mischievous child or person

Part of speech: noun

Example: That little jackanapes is always causing trouble.

Category: Language

Synonyms:

rascal
scamp

jackaroo

WorkC1

Meaning: a young man working on a ranch in Australia

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jackaroo learned to ride horses and manage cattle.

Category: Work › Agriculture

Synonyms: ranch hand

jackass

AnimalsB2

Meaning: a male donkey; also used informally to refer to a foolish person

Part of speech: noun

Example: He acted like a jackass during the meeting.

Category: Animals

Synonyms:

donkey
fool

jackboot

ClothingC1

Meaning: a type of military boot

Part of speech: noun

Example: The soldier wore a heavy jackboot.

Category: Clothing

Synonyms: boot

jacket

ClothingA1

Meaning: a piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a warm jacket in the winter.

Category: Clothing

Synonyms:

coat
outerwear

jacket potato

FoodB1

Meaning: a baked potato served with toppings

Part of speech: noun

Example: I had a jacket potato with cheese and beans.

Category: Food › Vegetables

Synonyms: baked potato

jack-in-the-box

ToysA2

Meaning: a toy that pops out of a box when opened

Part of speech: noun

Example: The child laughed when the jack-in-the-box popped out.

Category: Toys

Synonyms: toy

jack-o-lantern

CultureA2

Meaning: a carved pumpkin with a light inside

Part of speech: noun

Example: We made a jack-o-lantern for Halloween.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: pumpkin lantern

jackpot

GamesB1

Meaning: the top prize in a game or lottery

Part of speech: noun

Example: She won the jackpot in the lottery.

Category: Games › Gambling

Synonyms:

prize
reward

Jacobean

HistoryC2

Meaning: relating to the reign of King James I of England

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Jacobean architecture is known for its elaborate designs.

Category: History

Synonyms: historical

jacranda

NatureC1

Meaning: a tropical tree known for its purple flowers

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jacaranda tree blooms beautifully in spring.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms: tree

Jacuzzi

HealthB2

Meaning: a brand of hot tub or whirlpool

Part of speech: noun

Example: We relaxed in the Jacuzzi after a long day.

Category: Health › Wellness

Synonyms: hot tub

jade

JewelryB2

Meaning: a green stone used in jewelry

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a beautiful jade necklace.

Category: Jewelry

Synonyms: stone

jaded

EmotionsC1

Meaning: tired or bored after having too much of something

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He felt jaded after years of the same routine.

Category: Emotions

Synonyms:

weary
bored

Antonyms: enthusiastic

Jaffa

FoodB2

Meaning: a type of orange

Part of speech: noun

Example: I bought some Jaffa oranges at the market.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms: orange

jag

GeometryC1

Meaning: a sharp projection or notch

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jag on the edge of the metal was dangerous.

Category: Geometry

Synonyms:

notch
spike

jagged

GeometryB2

Meaning: having a rough or sharp edge

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The jagged rocks made it hard to walk.

Category: Geometry

Synonyms:

sharp
uneven

Antonyms: smooth

jaguar

NatureB2

Meaning: a large wild cat found in the Americas

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jaguar is known for its strength and beauty.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: cat

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