4 Letter 4 Letter 3 Letter 7 Letter Countdown Words Starting With J

JAB (12) [noun] A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion. | [noun] A short straight punch. | [noun] A medical injection. JAG (11) [noun] A sharp projection. | [noun] A part broken off; a fragment. | [noun] A cleft or division. | [noun] Enough liquor to make a person noticeably drunk; a skinful. JAM (12) [noun] A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts. | [noun] A difficult situation. | [noun] Blockage, congestion. | [noun] A kind of frock for children. | [noun] (interior decorating) Either of the vertical components that form the side of an opening in a wall, such as that of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace. JAR (10) [noun] An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial. | [noun] A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes. | [noun] A jar and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful. | [noun] A clashing or discordant set of sounds, particularly with a quivering or vibrating quality. JAW (13) [noun] One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. | [noun] The part of the face below the mouth. | [noun] Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance. | [adjective] (used in certain set phrases like jaw harp, jaw harpist and jaw's-trump) JAY (13) [noun] Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus, Cyanocitta, Aphelocoma, Perisoreus, Cyanocorax, Gymnorhinus, Cyanolyca, Ptilostomus, and Calocitta, allied to the crows, but smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely coloured, usually having a crest, and often noisy. | [noun] Other birds of similar appearance and behaviour. | [noun] Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Graphium. | [noun] The name of the Latin-script letter J. JEE (10) [verb] To turn to the right (used as a command to a horse or other animal). | [interjection] An exclamation used to command a horse to turn right. JET (10) [noun] A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc. | [noun] A spout or nozzle for creating a jet of fluid. | [noun] A type of airplane using jet engines rather than propellers. | [noun] A hard, black form of coal, sometimes used in jewellery. JEU (10) JEW (13) [noun] The jewfish. | [verb] To bargain, to attempt to gain an unfair price in a business deal; to defraud. JIB (12) [noun] A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast. | [noun] (usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast. | [verb] To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking. | [noun] The projecting arm of a crane. | [noun] One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward. | [noun] Crystal meth. | [noun] The mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth. JIG (11) [noun] A light, brisk musical movement; a gigue. | [noun] A lively dance in 6/8 (double jig), 9/8 (slip jig) or 12/8 (single jig) time; a tune suitable for such a dance. By extension, a lively traditional tune in any of these time signatures. Unqualified, the term is usually taken to refer to a double (6/8) jig. | [noun] (traditional English Morris dancing) A dance performed by one or sometimes two individual dancers, as opposed to a dance performed by a set or team. | [noun] A black person. JIN (10) [noun] A spirit or demon in Islamic mythology, also spelled "djinn" or "genie". | [noun] In Chinese philosophy, the life force or vital energy. JOB (12) [noun] A task. | [noun] An economic role for which a person is paid. | [noun] (in noun compounds) Plastic surgery. JOE (10) [noun] A male; a guy; a fellow. | [noun] Coffee. | [noun] Darling, sweetheart. JOG (11) [noun] An energetic trot, slower than a run, often used as a form of exercise. | [noun] A sudden push or nudge. | [noun] A flat placed perpendicularly to break up a flat surface. JOT (10) [noun] Iota; the smallest letter or stroke of any writing. | [noun] A small amount, bit; the smallest amount. | [noun] Moment, instant. JOW (13) JOY (13) [noun] A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good. | [noun] Anything that causes such a feeling. | [noun] Luck or success; a positive outcome. | [verb] To feel joy, to rejoice. JUG (11) [noun] A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top. | [noun] The amount that a jug can hold. | [noun] Jail. | [noun] A small mixed breed of dog created by mating a Jack Russell terrier and a pug. JUN (10) [noun] A monetary unit of North Korea and formerly of South Korea, equal to one hundredth of a won. JUS (10) [noun] The juices given off as meat is cooked. | [noun] A lightly-reduced gravy or stock made from jus. JUT (10) [noun] Something that sticks out. | [verb] To stick out. | [verb] To butt.

JABS (13) [noun] A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion. | [noun] A short straight punch. | [noun] A medical injection. JACK (17) [noun] A coarse mediaeval coat of defence, especially one made of leather. | [noun] A man. | [noun] A device or utensil. | [noun] The edible fruit of the Asian tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus); also the tree itself. | [noun] A home run. JADE (12) [noun] A semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in color, often used for carving figurines. | [noun] A bright shade of slightly bluish or greyish green, typical of polished jade stones. | [noun] A succulent plant, Crassula ovata. | [noun] A horse too old to be put to work. JAGG (13) [verb] To prick or pierce with a sharp point. | [noun] A sharp projection or prickly part. JAGS (12) [noun] A sharp projection. | [noun] A part broken off; a fragment. | [noun] A cleft or division. JAIL (11) [noun] A place or institution for the confinement of persons held in lawful custody or detention, especially for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding. | [noun] Confinement in a jail. | [noun] The condition created by the requirement that a horse claimed in a claiming race not be run at another track for some period of time (usually 30 days). JAKE (15) [noun] A juvenile male turkey. | [noun] Police, a federal government officer. | [noun] A police officer (on foot, rather than in a patrol car) JAMB (15) [noun] (interior decorating) Either of the vertical components that form the side of an opening in a wall, such as that of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace. | [noun] Any thick mass of rock that prevents miners from following the lode or vein. | [verb] To fix or attach a jamb to. JAMS (13) [noun] A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts. | [noun] A difficult situation. | [noun] Blockage, congestion. JANE (11) [noun] A silver Genovese coin, first used in England in the 14th century. | [noun] A woman, often specifically a girlfriend. | [noun] A silver Genovese coin, first used in England in the 14th century. JAPE (13) [noun] A joke or quip. | [noun] A prank or trick. | [verb] To jest; play tricks. JARL (11) [noun] A medieval Scandinavian nobleman, especially in Norway and Denmark. JARS (11) [noun] An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial. | [noun] A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes. | [noun] A jar and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful. JATO (11) [noun] An auxiliary jet engine in a detachable unit that provides extra power for the takeoff of an aircraft | [noun] A takeoff assisted by such a unit | [noun] A RATO unit or RATO takeoff - a rocket assisted take-off JAUK (15) [verb] To dawdle or move slowly; to dally or loiter. JAUP (13) [verb] To splash or spatter, especially with liquid or mud. JAVA (14) [noun] A blend of coffee imported from the island of Java. | [noun] Coffee in general. | [noun] A dance popular in France in the early 20th century. JAWS (14) [noun] One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. | [noun] The part of the face below the mouth. | [noun] Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance. JAYS (14) [noun] Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus, Cyanocitta, Aphelocoma, Perisoreus, Cyanocorax, Gymnorhinus, Cyanolyca, Ptilostomus, and Calocitta, allied to the crows, but smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely coloured, usually having a crest, and often noisy. | [noun] Other birds of similar appearance and behaviour. | [noun] Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Graphium. JAZZ (29) [noun] A musical art form rooted in West African cultural and musical expression and in the African American blues tradition, with diverse influences over time, commonly characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms and improvisation. | [noun] Energy, excitement, excitability. | [noun] The substance or makeup of a thing. JEAN (11) [noun] Denim. JEED (12) JEEP (13) [noun] A small, blocky, military-style vehicle with four-wheel drive, suited to rough terrain. | [noun] A light utility truck from WWII used by the U.S. Army, and subsequently turned into the trademark Jeep when civilianized by originating manufacturer Willys-Overland. | [noun] (genericized trademark) A sport utility vehicle or similar four-wheel-drive vehicle. | [noun] (corrosion) A device for detecting discontinuity in a protective coating, also called a "holiday detector" JEER (11) [noun] A mocking remark or reflection. | [verb] (jeer at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language. | [noun] A gear; a tackle. JEES (11) [verb] To turn or shift direction, especially used as a command to a horse. | [interjection] An exclamation of surprise or emphasis. JEEZ (20) [interjection] An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration. JEFE (14) [noun] An officer with political influence; a head or chief in government, such as a sheriff, particularly where that person is Hispanic or of Mexican descent. | [noun] A boss in a business, company or other organization. JEHU (14) [noun] A man who drives a vehicle recklessly or at high speed. | [noun] In biblical history, a king of Israel known for his rapid chariot driving. JELL (11) [noun] A jelly or gel | [verb] To gel JEON (11) [noun] A fried, filled pancake-like food eaten in Korea | [noun] A monetary unit of North Korea and formerly of South Korea, equal to one hundredth of a won. JERK (15) [noun] A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body. | [noun] A quick, often unpleasant tug or shake. | [noun] A dull or stupid person. | [noun] A rich, spicy Jamaican marinade. JESS (11) [noun] A short strap fastened around the leg of a bird used in falconry, to which a leash may be fastened. | [verb] To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk. | [noun] A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc. | [adverb] Only, simply, merely. JEST (11) [noun] An act performed for amusement; a joke. | [noun] Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke. | [noun] A deed; an action; a gest. | [adverb] Only, simply, merely. JETE (11) [noun] A leap from one foot to the other in which one leg appears to be "thrown" in the direction of the movement. JETS (11) [noun] A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc. | [noun] A spout or nozzle for creating a jet of fluid. | [noun] A type of airplane using jet engines rather than propellers. JEUX (18) JEWS (14) [noun] The jewfish. | [verb] To bargain, to attempt to gain an unfair price in a business deal; to defraud. JIAO (11) [noun] A currency unit of the People's Republic of China, one tenth of a yuan. JIBB (15) JIBE (13) [noun] A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt. | [verb] To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt. | [verb] To say in a mocking or taunting manner. | [verb] To accord or agree. | [noun] Alternative spelling of gybe JIBS (13) [noun] A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast. | [noun] (usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast. | [noun] The projecting arm of a crane. JIFF (17) [noun] A jiffy; a moment; a short time. | [verb] To deceive, swindle, trick JIGS (12) [noun] A light, brisk musical movement; a gigue. | [noun] A lively dance in 6/8 (double jig), 9/8 (slip jig) or 12/8 (single jig) time; a tune suitable for such a dance. By extension, a lively traditional tune in any of these time signatures. Unqualified, the term is usually taken to refer to a double (6/8) jig. | [noun] (traditional English Morris dancing) A dance performed by one or sometimes two individual dancers, as opposed to a dance performed by a set or team. JILL (11) [verb] (of a female) To masturbate. | [noun] A female ferret. JILT (11) [noun] A woman who jilts a lover. | [verb] To cast off capriciously or unfeelingly, as a lover; to deceive in love. JIMP (15) [adjective] Neat, trim, or spruce in appearance. | [adjective] (Scottish) Small or slender. JINK (15) [noun] A quick evasive turn. | [verb] To make a quick evasive turn. | [verb] To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn. JINN (11) [noun] (Muslim demonology) A genie and descendant of the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form, equivalent to demons in Jewish demonology. JINS (11) [noun] Plural of jin, a supernatural being in Islamic mythology, also spelled djinn or genie. | [noun] Plural of jin, a unit of weight used in East Asia. JINX (18) [noun] A hex; an evil spell. | [noun] A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck. | [verb] To cast a spell on. JISM (13) [noun] Spirit or energy. | [noun] Semen. JIVE (14) [noun] A dance style popular in the 1940–50s. | [noun] Swing, a style of jazz music. | [noun] A slang associated with jazz musicians; hepcat patois or hipster jargon. | [verb] To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt. JOBS (13) [noun] A task. | [noun] An economic role for which a person is paid. | [noun] (in noun compounds) Plastic surgery. JOCK (17) [noun] A common man. | [noun] A Scotsman. | [noun] The penis. | [verb] To masturbate JOES (11) [noun] Darling, sweetheart. | [noun] A male; a guy; a fellow. | [noun] Coffee. JOEY (14) [noun] The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc. | [noun] The shorter word whose letters can be found within a kangaroo word. | [noun] A parcel smuggled in to an inmate. | [noun] (circus) A kind of clown. | [noun] A member of the Royal Marines. | [noun] A person with cerebal palsy. JOGS (12) [noun] An energetic trot, slower than a run, often used as a form of exercise. | [noun] A sudden push or nudge. | [noun] A flat placed perpendicularly to break up a flat surface. JOHN (14) [noun] A prostitute's client. | [noun] A device or place to urinate and defecate: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also a chamber pot or outhouse. | [noun] A Western man traveling in East Asia. JOIN (11) [noun] An intersection of piping or wiring; an interconnect. | [noun] An intersection of data in two or more database tables. | [noun] The act of joining something, such as a network. JOKE (15) [noun] An amusing story. | [noun] Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness. | [noun] The root cause or main issue, especially an unexpected one JOKY (18) [adjective] In the nature of a joke; jocular JOLE (11) JOLT (11) [noun] An act of jolting. | [noun] A surprise or shock. | [noun] A long prison sentence. JOSH (14) [noun] An instance of good-natured banter. | [verb] To tease someone in a kindly or friendly fashion. | [verb] To make or exchange good-natured jokes. JOSS (11) [noun] A Chinese household divinity; a Chinese idol. | [noun] A heathen divinity. | [noun] Luck. JOTA (11) [noun] A traditional popular dance of the Iberian peninsula with regional variations. | [noun] The music to which this dance is set, normally of 3/4 or 6/8 time. JOTS (11) [noun] Iota; the smallest letter or stroke of any writing. | [noun] A small amount, bit; the smallest amount. | [noun] Moment, instant. JOUK (15) [verb] To play dance music, or to dance, in a juke | [verb] To hit | [verb] To stab JOWL (14) [noun] The jaw, jawbone; especially one of the lateral parts of the mandible. | [verb] To throw, dash, or knock. | [noun] A fold of fatty flesh under the chin, around the cheeks, or lower jaw (as a dewlap, wattle, crop, or double chin). JOWS (14) [noun] Plural of jow, which is a Scottish word meaning to ring or toll (as a bell). | [verb] Third person singular of jow, meaning to ring or toll. JOYS (14) [noun] A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good. | [noun] Anything that causes such a feeling. | [noun] Luck or success; a positive outcome. JUBA (13) [noun] The mane of an animal. | [noun] A loose panicle whose axis falls to pieces, as in certain grasses. | [noun] An American dance of West African origin that involves stomping as well as slapping and patting the arms, legs, chest, and cheeks. JUBE (13) [noun] A type of gelatine-based confection; its ingredients and consistency vary between countries. | [noun] A rood screen. | [noun] An open drainage channel of a type common in Tehran. JUDO (12) [noun] A Japanese martial art and sport adapted from jujutsu. JUGA (12) [noun] One of the ridges commonly found on the fruit of umbelliferous plants. | [noun] A pair of opposite leaflets of a pinnate plant. JUGS (12) [noun] A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top. | [noun] The amount that a jug can hold. | [noun] Jail. JUJU (18) [noun] A fetish or charm believed by West Africans to have magical or supernatural powers. | [noun] The magical or supernatural power of such a charm. | [noun] The (usually negative) karmic consequences of an action or behavior. | [noun] A marijuana cigarette; a joint. | [noun] A genre of popular Nigerian music that comes from traditional Yoruba percussion traditions. JUKE (15) [noun] A roadside cafe or bar, especially one with dancing and sometimes prostitution. | [verb] To play dance music, or to dance, in a juke | [verb] To hit | [noun] A feint. JUMP (15) [noun] The act of jumping; a leap; a spring; a bound. | [noun] An effort; an attempt; a venture. | [noun] A dislocation in a stratum; a fault. | [noun] A kind of loose jacket for men. JUNK (15) [noun] Discarded or waste material; rubbish, trash. | [noun] A collection of miscellaneous items of little value. | [noun] Any narcotic drug, especially heroin. | [noun] A Chinese sailing vessel. JUPE (13) JURA (11) JURY (14) [noun] A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law. | [noun] A group of judges in a competition. | [noun] The audience attending the first night of a performance, whose reaction may determine whether it succeeds or fails. | [adjective] For temporary use; applied to a temporary contrivance. JUST (11) [adjective] Factually right, correct; factual. | [adjective] Rationally right, correct. | [adjective] Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair. | [noun] A joust, tournament. JUTE (11) [noun] The coarse, strong fiber of the East Indian plants, Corchorus olitorius and Corchorus capsularis, used to make mats, paper, gunny cloth etc. | [noun] The plants from which this fibre is obtained. JUTS (11) [noun] Something that sticks out.

JABOT (14) [noun] A cascading or ornamental frill down the front of a blouse, shirt, etc. JACAL (14) [noun] A wattle-and-mud hut common in Mexico and the south-western US. JACKS (18) [noun] A coarse mediaeval coat of defence, especially one made of leather. | [noun] A man. | [noun] A device or utensil. JACKY (21) [noun] A sailor. | [noun] English gin. JADED (14) [verb] To tire, weary or fatigue | [verb] To treat like a jade; to spurn. | [verb] To make ridiculous and contemptible. JADES (13) [noun] A semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in color, often used for carving figurines. | [noun] A bright shade of slightly bluish or greyish green, typical of polished jade stones. | [noun] A succulent plant, Crassula ovata. JAGER (13) [noun] A hunter or huntsman, especially in German-speaking countries. | [noun] Any of several large seabirds that chase other birds to force them to drop or regurgitate food. JAGGS (14) [noun] Plural of jag; sharp projections or notches. | [verb] Third person singular of jag; to cut or tear unevenly. JAGGY (17) [adjective] Jagged, toothed or serrated JAGRA (13) JAILS (12) [noun] A place or institution for the confinement of persons held in lawful custody or detention, especially for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding. | [noun] Confinement in a jail. | [noun] The condition created by the requirement that a horse claimed in a claiming race not be run at another track for some period of time (usually 30 days). JAKES (16) [noun] A toilet or outhouse, especially one that is crude or makeshift. | [noun] Plural of jake, a detective or law enforcement officer. JALAP (14) [noun] A cathartic drug consisting of the tuberous roots of Ipomoea purga, a convolvulaceous plant found in Mexico. | [noun] A jalapeño. JALOP (14) [noun] A dilapidated or unreliable automobile. | [noun] A person of little importance or skill. JAMBE (16) [noun] A leg or the leg portion of armor covering the leg from hip to ankle. JAMBS (16) [noun] (interior decorating) Either of the vertical components that form the side of an opening in a wall, such as that of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace. | [noun] Any thick mass of rock that prevents miners from following the lode or vein. JAMMY (19) [noun] A gun. | [adjective] Resembling jam in taste, texture, etc. | [adjective] Covered in jam. JANES (12) [noun] A woman, often specifically a girlfriend. | [noun] A silver Genovese coin, first used in England in the 14th century. | [noun] A female client of a prostitute. JANTY (15) JAPAN (14) [noun] A hard black enamel varnish containing asphalt. | [noun] Lacquerware. | [verb] To varnish with japan. JAPED (15) [verb] To jest; play tricks. | [verb] To mock; deride. | [verb] To have sexual intercourse with. JAPER (14) [noun] One who japes; a joker or jester. JAPES (14) [noun] A joke or quip. | [noun] A prank or trick. | [verb] To jest; play tricks. JARLS (12) [noun] A medieval Scandinavian nobleman, especially in Norway and Denmark. JATOS (12) [noun] An auxiliary jet engine in a detachable unit that provides extra power for the takeoff of an aircraft | [noun] A takeoff assisted by such a unit | [noun] A RATO unit or RATO takeoff - a rocket assisted take-off JAUKS (16) [verb] To dawdle or loiter; to move slowly or aimlessly. | [verb] To splash or spatter. JAUNT (12) [noun] A wearisome journey. | [noun] A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment; a ramble; a short journey. | [verb] To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion. JAUPS (14) [verb] To splash or spatter liquid, especially water. | [noun] A splash or spatter of liquid. JAVAS (15) [noun] Plural of java, referring to coffee. | [noun] Plural of java, referring to the Indonesian island of Java. JAWAN (15) [noun] An infantryman; a soldier. JAWED (16) [verb] To assail or abuse by scolding. | [verb] To scold; to clamor. | [verb] To talk; to converse. JAZZY (33) [adjective] In the style of jazz. | [adjective] Flashy or showy. | [adjective] Lacking focus; jittery or jangly. JEANS (12) [noun] Denim. | [noun] A pair of trousers made from denim cotton. JEBEL (14) [noun] A hill, a mountain (especially in the Middle East or North Africa). JEEPS (14) [noun] A small, blocky, military-style vehicle with four-wheel drive, suited to rough terrain. | [noun] A light utility truck from WWII used by the U.S. Army, and subsequently turned into the trademark Jeep when civilianized by originating manufacturer Willys-Overland. | [noun] (genericized trademark) A sport utility vehicle or similar four-wheel-drive vehicle. JEERS (12) [noun] A mocking remark or reflection. | [verb] (jeer at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language. | [noun] A gear; a tackle. JEFES (15) [noun] An officer with political influence; a head or chief in government, such as a sheriff, particularly where that person is Hispanic or of Mexican descent. | [noun] A boss in a business, company or other organization. JEHAD (16) [noun] A holy war undertaken by Muslims. | [noun] An aggressive campaign for an idea. | [noun] A personal spiritual struggle for self-improvement and/or against evil. JEHUS (15) [noun] Plural of jehu, referring to a reckless or furious driver. | [noun] Plural of Jehu, a biblical king of Israel known for his fast, aggressive chariot driving. JELLS (12) [noun] A jelly or gel JELLY (15) [noun] An explosive mixture of nitroglycerine and nitrate absorbed onto a base of wood pulp. | [noun] A dessert made by boiling gelatine, sugar and some flavouring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set, known as "jello" in North America. | [noun] A clear or translucent fruit preserve, made from fruit juice and set using either naturally occurring, or added, pectin. Known as "jam" in Commonwealth English. | [adjective] Jealous. JEMMY (19) [noun] A baked sheep's head. | [noun] An immigrant. | [noun] A greatcoat. JENNY (15) [noun] A device for spinning thread from fiber onto multiple spindles (also called spinning jenny). | [noun] A female creature of certain kinds, such as wren and donkey. | [noun] A catmill. JERID (13) [noun] A blunt wooden javelin used in Turkish horseback games and competitions. JERKS (16) [noun] A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body. | [noun] A quick, often unpleasant tug or shake. | [noun] A dull or stupid person. JERKY (19) [adjective] Characterized by physical jerking. | [adjective] Having the behavior of a jerk (unpleasant person). | [noun] Lean meat cured and preserved by cutting into thin strips and air-drying in the sun. JERRY (15) [noun] A chamber pot. | [adjective] Jerry-built. | [noun] A German, particularly a male German. JESSE (12) JESTS (12) [noun] An act performed for amusement; a joke. | [noun] Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke. | [noun] A deed; an action; a gest. JETES (12) [noun] A leap from one foot to the other in which one leg appears to be "thrown" in the direction of the movement. JETON (12) [noun] A counter or token used in games or as a substitute for money. | [noun] A commemorative or decorative medal or coin. JETTY (15) [noun] A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach. | [noun] A wharf or dock extending from the shore. | [noun] A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest, and overhangs the wall below. | [adjective] Made of jet, or like jet in color. JEWED (16) JEWEL (15) [noun] A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone. | [noun] A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery. | [noun] Anything precious or valuable. JIBBS (16) JIBED (15) [verb] To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt. | [verb] To say in a mocking or taunting manner. | [verb] To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer. JIBER (14) [noun] One who jibes; a person who makes jeering or mocking remarks. | [noun] In sailing, a crew member who handles the jib sail. JIBES (14) [noun] A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt. | [verb] To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt. | [verb] To say in a mocking or taunting manner. JIFFS (18) [noun] A jiffy; a moment; a short time. JIFFY (21) [noun] A very short, unspecified length of time. | [noun] A unit of time defined by the frequency of its basic timer – historically, and by convention, 0.01 of a second, but some computer operating systems use other values. | [noun] The length of an alternating current power cycle (1/60 or 1/50 of a second). JIHAD (16) [noun] A holy war undertaken by Muslims. | [noun] An aggressive campaign for an idea. | [noun] A personal spiritual struggle for self-improvement and/or against evil. JILLS (12) [verb] (of a female) To masturbate. JILTS (12) [noun] A woman who jilts a lover. | [verb] To cast off capriciously or unfeelingly, as a lover; to deceive in love. JIMMY (19) [noun] (especially New England and Philadelphia) Chocolate sprinkles used as a topping for ice cream, cookies, or cupcakes. | [noun] A marijuana cigarette. | [noun] A device used to circumvent a locking mechanism; a slim jim. JIMPY (19) [adjective] Lame or limping; having a limp or disability affecting the legs. JINGO (13) [noun] One who supports policy favouring war. JINKS (16) [noun] A quick evasive turn. | [verb] To make a quick evasive turn. | [verb] To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn. JINNI (12) [noun] (Muslim demonology) A genie and descendant of the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form, equivalent to demons in Jewish demonology. JINNS (12) [noun] (Muslim demonology) A genie and descendant of the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form, equivalent to demons in Jewish demonology. JISMS (14) [noun] Spirit or energy. | [noun] Semen. JIVED (16) [verb] To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt. | [verb] To say in a mocking or taunting manner. | [verb] To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer. JIVER (15) [noun] One who jives; a person who talks or dances in a lively, deceiving, or frivolous manner. | [noun] A devotee of jive music or jive dancing. JIVES (15) [verb] To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt. | [verb] To say in a mocking or taunting manner. | [verb] To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer. JIVEY (18) JNANA (12) [noun] Spiritual knowledge or wisdom in Hinduism and Buddhism, especially the knowledge of ultimate reality. JOCKO (18) JOCKS (18) [noun] A common man. | [noun] A Scotsman. | [noun] The penis. JOEYS (15) [noun] The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc. | [noun] The shorter word whose letters can be found within a kangaroo word. | [noun] A parcel smuggled in to an inmate. JOHNS (15) [noun] A prostitute's client. | [noun] A device or place to urinate and defecate: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also a chamber pot or outhouse. | [noun] A Western man traveling in East Asia. JOINS (12) [noun] An intersection of piping or wiring; an interconnect. | [noun] An intersection of data in two or more database tables. | [noun] The act of joining something, such as a network. JOINT (12) [noun] The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate. | [noun] The point where two components of a structure join rigidly. | [noun] Any part of the body where two bones join, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened. JOIST (12) [noun] A piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed. | [verb] To fit or furnish with joists. JOKED (17) [verb] To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously. | [verb] (intransitive, followed by with) To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with. | [verb] To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally. JOKER (16) [noun] A person who makes jokes. | [noun] A funny person. | [noun] A jester. JOKES (16) [noun] An amusing story. | [noun] Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness. | [noun] The root cause or main issue, especially an unexpected one JOKEY (19) [adjective] In the nature of a joke; jocular JOLES (12) JOLLY (15) [noun] A pleasure trip or excursion. | [noun] A marine in the English navy. | [verb] To amuse or divert. JOLTS (12) [noun] An act of jolting. | [noun] A surprise or shock. | [noun] A long prison sentence. JOLTY (15) [adjective] Characterized by sudden, abrupt movements or jerks; tending to jolt. JONES (12) [noun] Heroin. | [noun] An addiction or intense craving. | [verb] Have an intense craving. JORAM (14) JORUM (14) [noun] A large vessel for drinking (usually alcoholic beverages). | [noun] A large quantity. | [noun] The contents, or quantity of the contents, of such a vessel. JOTAS (12) [noun] A traditional popular dance of the Iberian peninsula with regional variations. | [noun] The music to which this dance is set, normally of 3/4 or 6/8 time. JOTTY (15) [adjective] Characterized by or full of jots; marked with dots or small marks. | [adjective] Projecting out; jutting. JOUAL (12) [noun] The dialect of working-class Quebecers. JOUKS (16) [verb] To play dance music, or to dance, in a juke | [verb] To hit | [verb] To stab JOULE (12) [noun] In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Also equal to the energy of one watt of power for a duration of one second. Symbol: J JOUST (12) [noun] A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field. | [verb] To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt. | [verb] To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally) JOWAR (15) [noun] Sorghum JOWED (16) JOWLS (15) [noun] The jaw, jawbone; especially one of the lateral parts of the mandible. | [noun] A fold of fatty flesh under the chin, around the cheeks, or lower jaw (as a dewlap, wattle, crop, or double chin). | [noun] The cheek; especially the cheek meat of a hog. JOWLY (18) [adjective] Having prominent or sagging jowls; characterized by loose flesh on the lower jaw and cheeks. JOYED (16) [verb] To feel joy, to rejoice. | [verb] To enjoy. | [verb] To give joy to; to congratulate. JUBAS (14) [noun] Plural of juba, a type of rhythmic body percussion and dance originating from African traditions. JUBES (14) [noun] A type of gelatine-based confection; its ingredients and consistency vary between countries. | [noun] An open drainage channel of a type common in Tehran. | [noun] A rood screen. JUDAS (13) [noun] A traitor; a person not to be trusted. | [noun] A small hole in a door through which a person can spy without being seen from the other side, used especially in prisons; a Judas-hole. JUDGE (14) [noun] A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice. | [noun] A person who decides the fate of someone or something that has been called into question. | [noun] A person officiating at a sports event or similar. | [verb] To sit in judgment on; to pass sentence on. JUDOS (13) [noun] Plural of judo, the Japanese martial art of throwing and grappling techniques. JUGAL (13) [noun] A bone found in the skull of most reptiles, amphibians and birds; the equivalent of a malar in mammals. | [adjective] Relating to a yoke or marriage. | [adjective] Pertaining to the jugal bone. JUGUM (15) [noun] One of the ridges commonly found on the fruit of umbelliferous plants. | [noun] A pair of opposite leaflets of a pinnate plant. JUICE (14) [noun] A liquid from a plant, especially fruit. | [noun] A beverage made of juice. | [noun] Any liquid resembling juice. | [adjective] Alternative spelling of Jew's (used in certain set phrases like juice harp) JUICY (17) [adjective] Having lots of juice. | [adjective] (of a story, etc.) Exciting; titillating. | [adjective] (of a blow, strike, etc.) Strong, painful. JUJUS (19) [noun] A fetish or charm believed by West Africans to have magical or supernatural powers. | [noun] The magical or supernatural power of such a charm. | [noun] The (usually negative) karmic consequences of an action or behavior. JUKED (17) [verb] To play dance music, or to dance, in a juke | [verb] To hit | [verb] To stab JUKES (16) [noun] A roadside cafe or bar, especially one with dancing and sometimes prostitution. | [noun] A feint. | [noun] The neck of a bird. JULEP (14) [noun] A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs, especially mint, and sometimes alcohol. | [noun] A pleasant-tasting liquid medicine in which other nauseous medicines are taken. JUMBO (16) [noun] An especially large or powerful person, animal, or thing. | [noun] A platform-mounted machine for drilling rock. | [adjective] Especially large or powerful. | [noun] Short for mumbo jumbo. JUMPS (16) [noun] The act of jumping; a leap; a spring; a bound. | [noun] An effort; an attempt; a venture. | [noun] A dislocation in a stratum; a fault. JUMPY (19) [adjective] Nervous and excited. JUNCO (14) [noun] Any bird of the genus Junco, which includes several species of North American sparrow. | [noun] The common reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus), a bird found in Europe and much of the Palearctic. JUNKS (16) [verb] To throw away. | [verb] To find something for very little money (meaning derived from the term junk shop) | [noun] A Chinese sailing vessel. JUNKY (19) [noun] A narcotics addict, especially a heroin user. | [noun] (by extension) An enthusiast of something. | [adjective] Resembling or characteristic of junk; cheap, worthless, or of low quality. JUNTA (12) [noun] A council, convention, tribunal or assembly; especially, the grand council of state in Spain. | [noun] The ruling council of a military dictatorship. JUNTO (12) [noun] A group of men assembled for some common purpose; a club, or cabal. JUPES (14) JUPON (14) JURAL (12) [adjective] Of or pertaining to law. | [adjective] Of or pertaining to moral rights and obligations. JURAT (12) [noun] A sworn statement concerning where, when, and before whom an oath has been made. | [noun] A sworn person, particularly: JUREL (12) JUROR (12) [noun] A member of a jury. JUSTS (12) JUTES (12) [noun] The coarse, strong fiber of the East Indian plants, Corchorus olitorius and Corchorus capsularis, used to make mats, paper, gunny cloth etc. | [noun] The plants from which this fibre is obtained. JUTTY (15)

JABBED (18) [verb] To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion. | [verb] To deliver a quick punch. | [verb] To give someone an injection JABBER (17) [noun] Rapid or incoherent talk, with indistinct utterance; gibberish. | [verb] To talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly; to utter gibberish or nonsense. | [verb] To utter rapidly or indistinctly; to gabble. | [noun] One who or that which jabs. JABIRU (15) [noun] A species of bird Jabiru mycteria in the monotypic genus Jabiru, of the stork family Ciconiidae, endemic to the Americas. | [noun] The black-necked stork, Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus. JABOTS (15) [noun] A cascading or ornamental frill down the front of a blouse, shirt, etc. JACALS (15) [noun] Plural of jacal, a thatched hut or simple dwelling found in Mexico and Central America. JACANA (15) [noun] Any of a group of wading birds in the family Jacanidae, usually having long toes and claws, and found throughout the world. JACKAL (19) [noun] Any of certain wild canids of the genus Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf. | [noun] A person who performs menial/routine tasks, a dogsbody. | [noun] A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator. JACKED (20) [verb] To raise using a jack. | [verb] To raise or increase. | [verb] To produce by freeze distillation; to distil (an alcoholic beverage) by freezing it and removing the ice (which is water), leaving the alcohol (which remains liquid). JACKER (19) [noun] One who jacks; a device or person that lifts or raises something. | [noun] A fellow or guy (informal). | [noun] One who operates a jack in various contexts. JACKET (19) [noun] A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. | [noun] A piece of a person's suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat; coat (US) | [noun] A protective or insulating cover for an object (e.g. a book, hot water tank, bullet.) JADING (15) [verb] The present participle of "jade," meaning to tire or exhaust someone, or to make something dull or worn. | [verb] To decorate or work with jade stone. JADISH (17) JAEGER (14) [noun] Any of three seabirds in the skua genus Stercorarius. | [noun] A hunter's guide. | [noun] A rifle. JAGERS (14) [noun] Plural of jager; a hunter or huntsman, particularly in German-speaking countries. | [noun] A type of rifleman or light infantryman in various European armies. JAGGED (16) [verb] To cut unevenly. | [verb] To tease. | [adjective] Unevenly cut; having the texture of something so cut. JAGGER (15) [noun] A person who carries loads or works as a porter, especially one who transports goods over mountain passes. | [noun] A seabird, also called a skua, known for harassing other birds to force them to drop food. JAGRAS (14) JAGUAR (14) [noun] A carnivorous spotted large cat native to South and Central America, Panthera onca. JAILED (14) [verb] To imprison. JAILER (13) [noun] One who enforces confinement in a jail or prison. JAILOR (13) [noun] One who enforces confinement in a jail or prison. JALAPS (15) [noun] A purgative drug obtained from the roots of a Mexican plant, used as a laxative. | [noun] The plant itself, genus Ipomoea, from which this drug is extracted. JALOPS (15) [noun] Plural of jalop; a decrepit or old automobile. | [noun] Plural of jalap; a purgative drug derived from a Mexican plant. JALOPY (18) [noun] An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile. | [noun] A hip, cool, groovy automobile. JAMBED (18) [verb] Past tense of jam; to push or wedge something forcefully into a tight space. | [verb] To block or obstruct, causing something to stop working. JAMBES (17) [noun] Plural of jambe; leg armor or the leg portion of plate armor, or in architecture, a side post or jamb of a doorway or window opening. JAMMED (18) [verb] To get something stuck in a confined space. | [verb] To brusquely force something into a space; cram, squeeze. | [verb] To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up" JAMMER (17) [noun] Any device used to jam radio reception. | [noun] A form of swimwear used by athletes. | [noun] A musician who jams. JANGLE (14) [noun] A rattling metallic sound. | [noun] Idle talk; prate; chatter; babble. | [verb] To make a rattling metallic sound. JANGLY (17) [adjective] Making a sharp, ringing metallic sound; jingling. | [adjective] Characterized by a discordant or clashing quality. JAPANS (15) [noun] A hard black enamel varnish containing asphalt. | [noun] Lacquerware. | [verb] To varnish with japan. JAPERS (15) [noun] People who make jokes or jests; those who engage in playful teasing or banter. JAPERY (18) [noun] Joking or jesting; practical jokes or pranks. | [noun] Witty or humorous talk; banter. JAPING (16) [verb] To jest; play tricks. | [verb] To mock; deride. | [verb] To have sexual intercourse with. JARFUL (16) [noun] The amount that a jar can hold; the contents of a jar. JARGON (14) [noun] A technical terminology unique to a particular subject. | [noun] Language characteristic of a particular group. | [noun] Speech or language that is incomprehensible or unintelligible; gibberish. | [noun] A variety of zircon. JARINA (13) JARRAH (16) [noun] Eucalyptus marginata, a eucalypt tree occurring in the southwest of Western Australia, or its wood. JARRED (14) [verb] To preserve (food) in a jar. | [verb] To knock, shake, or strike sharply, especially causing a quivering or vibrating movement. | [verb] To harm or injure by such action. JARVEY (19) [noun] A man or boy who drives a jaunting car or other vehicle for hire, especially in Ireland. JASMIN (15) JASPER (15) [noun] Any bright-coloured kind of chalcedony apart from cornelian. | [noun] An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking conchoidally with a smooth surface. | [noun] Jasperware pottery. | [noun] A wasp. JASSID (14) [noun] A small leafhopper insect that feeds on plant sap, often causing damage to crops. JAUKED (18) [verb] Past tense of jauk, meaning to dawdle, loiter, or trifle; to play tricks or jest. JAUNCE (15) JAUNTS (13) [noun] A wearisome journey. | [noun] A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment; a ramble; a short journey. | [verb] To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion. JAUNTY (16) [noun] A master-at-arms onboard a Royal Navy ship | [adjective] Airy; showy; finical. | [adjective] (by extension) Characterized by an affected or fantastical manner. JAUPED (16) [verb] Past tense of jaup, meaning to splash or spatter water or liquid. JAWANS (16) [noun] An infantryman; a soldier. JAWING (17) [verb] To assail or abuse by scolding. | [verb] To scold; to clamor. | [verb] To talk; to converse. JAYGEE (17) JAYVEE (19) [noun] A member of a junior varsity team, typically in sports such as basketball or baseball. JAZZED (32) [verb] To destroy. | [verb] To play (jazz music). | [verb] To dance to the tunes of jazz music. JAZZER (31) [noun] A person who plays jazz music. | [noun] A person who is enthusiastic about jazz. JAZZES (31) [verb] To destroy. | [verb] To play (jazz music). | [verb] To dance to the tunes of jazz music. JEBELS (15) [noun] A hill, a mountain (especially in the Middle East or North Africa). JEEING (14) [verb] To turn or shift direction, especially used as a command to a horse to go left (opposite of "gee"). | [verb] Present participle of "jee," meaning to make a sudden movement to the side. JEEPED (16) [verb] Past tense of "jeep," meaning to travel in a jeep or to drive over rough terrain in a vehicle. JEERED (14) [verb] (jeer at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language. JEERER (13) [noun] One who jeers; a person who mocks or ridicules others. JEHADS (17) [noun] A holy war undertaken by Muslims. | [noun] An aggressive campaign for an idea. | [noun] A personal spiritual struggle for self-improvement and/or against evil. JEJUNA (20) [noun] The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum JEJUNE (20) [adjective] (now rare) Not nutritious. | [adjective] (by extension, of a speech or an argument) Lacking matter; empty; devoid of substance. | [adjective] Naive; simplistic. JELLED (14) [verb] To gel JENNET (13) [noun] A female ass or donkey; a jenny. | [noun] A small Spanish horse. JERBOA (15) [noun] Any of a number of species comprising most of the family Dipodidae, native to the deserts of Asia and northern Africa, being a small, jumping rodent with a long tufted tail, very small forefeet and very long hind legs. JEREED (14) [noun] A blunt wooden javelin used in Middle Eastern horsemanship games and exercises. JERIDS (14) [noun] A blunt wooden javelin used in Turkish or Arab horsemanship competitions and games. JERKED (18) [verb] To make a sudden uncontrolled movement. | [verb] To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake. | [verb] To masturbate. JERKER (17) [noun] One who jerks. | [noun] A contemptible or foolish person. JERKIN (17) [noun] A type of men's garment popular in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries: a close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves. | [noun] A sleeveless jacket, usually leather; a long waistcoat. | [noun] A male gyrfalcon. JERRID (14) [noun] A blunt Turkish or Arab javelin used for practice or in games. JERSEY (16) [noun] A garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body. | [noun] A shirt worn by a member of an athletic team, usually oversized, typically depicting the athlete's name and team number as well as the team's logotype. | [noun] A type of fabric knit JESSED (14) [adjective] Having jesses on, as a hawk. JESSES (13) [noun] A short strap fastened around the leg of a bird used in falconry, to which a leash may be fastened. | [verb] To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk. | [noun] A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc. JESTED (14) [verb] To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone. JESTER (13) [noun] One who jests, jokes or teases. | [noun] A person in colourful garb and fool's cap who amused a medieval and early modern royal or noble court. | [noun] Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Southeast Asian genus Symbrenthia. JESUIT (13) [noun] A member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1540. | [noun] A person who uses subtle or devious methods to achieve their ends. JETONS (13) [noun] Small discs or tokens used as counters in games or for keeping score. | [noun] Plural of jeton, a counter or chip used historically in accounting or gambling. JETSAM (15) [noun] Articles thrown overboard from a ship or boat in order to lighten the load of a ship in distress | [noun] (by extension) discarded odds and ends JETSOM (15) JETTED (14) [verb] To spray out of a container. | [verb] To spray with liquid from a container. | [verb] To travel on a jet aircraft or otherwise by jet propulsion JETTON (13) [noun] A metal counter used in card games. JEWELS (16) [noun] A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone. | [noun] A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery. | [noun] Anything precious or valuable. JEWING (17) JEZAIL (22) [noun] A long, heavy musket formerly used in Afghanistan and the Middle East. JIBBED (18) [verb] To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking. | [verb] To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse). | [verb] To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity. JIBBER (17) [verb] To talk rapidly and unintelligibly; to jabber or chatter. JIBERS (15) [noun] Plural of jib, a triangular sail in front of the mast on a sailing vessel. | [noun] People who jib or refuse to proceed. JIBING (16) [verb] To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt. | [verb] To say in a mocking or taunting manner. | [verb] To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer. JICAMA (17) [noun] The edible root of the yam bean, Pachyrhizus erosus, used in salads in Central America. JIGGED (16) [verb] To move briskly, especially as a dance. | [verb] To move with a skip or rhythm; to move with vibrations or jerks. | [verb] To fish with a jig. JIGGER (15) [noun] A double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1 1/2 fluid ounces, the other typically 1 fluid ounce. | [noun] A measure of 1 1/2 fluid ounces of liquor. | [noun] A drink of whisky. | [noun] A sandflea, Tunga penetrans, of the order Siphonaptera; chigoe. | [noun] A prison; a jail cell. JIGGLE (15) [noun] A weak, shaking movement. | [verb] To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle. | [verb] To shake, rattle, or wiggle. JIGGLY (18) [adjective] Characterized by moving with quick, jerky motions; tending to jiggle or wiggle. JIGSAW (17) [noun] A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal. | [noun] A jigsaw puzzle. | [verb] To cut something using a jigsaw. JIHADS (17) [noun] A holy war undertaken by Muslims. | [noun] An aggressive campaign for an idea. | [noun] A personal spiritual struggle for self-improvement and/or against evil. JILTED (14) [verb] To cast off capriciously or unfeelingly, as a lover; to deceive in love. JILTER (13) [noun] One who jilts or suddenly breaks off a romantic relationship with someone. JIMINY (18) [interjection] An exclamation used to express surprise, alarm, or mild oath. JIMPER (17) JIMPLY (20) JINGAL (14) [noun] A long-barreled gun or musket formerly used in India and China. JINGKO (18) [noun] A tree with fan-shaped leaves native to China, also spelled ginkgo, valued for its ornamental appearance and medicinal properties. JINGLE (14) [noun] The sound of metal or glass clattering against itself. | [noun] A small piece of metal attached to a musical instrument, such as a tambourine, so as to make a jangling sound when the instrument is played. | [noun] A memorable short song, or in some cases a snippet of a popular song with its lyrics modified, used for the purposes of advertising a product or service in a TV or radio commercial. JINGLY (17) [adjective] Making a light, clear ringing sound; having a jingling quality. JINKED (18) [verb] To make a quick evasive turn. | [verb] To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn. | [verb] In the games of spoilfive and forty-five, to win the game by taking all five tricks; also, to attempt to win all five tricks, losing what has been already won if unsuccessful. JINKER (17) [noun] A high wheeled wagon designed to carry lumber suspended under the body of the vehicle. JINNEE (13) [noun] (Muslim demonology) A genie and descendant of the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form, equivalent to demons in Jewish demonology. JINXED (21) [verb] To cast a spell on. | [verb] To bring bad luck to. | [verb] To cause something to happen by mentioning it, usually sarcastically. JINXES (20) [noun] A hex; an evil spell. | [noun] A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck. JITNEY (16) [noun] A small bus or minibus which typically operates service on a fixed route, sometimes scheduled. | [noun] An unlicensed taxi cab. | [noun] A shared-ride taxi. JITTER (13) [noun] A nervous action; a tic. | [noun] (chiefly in the plural, often with "the") A state of nervousness. | [noun] An abrupt and unwanted variation of one or more signal characteristics. | [noun] A program or routine that performs jitting; a just-in-time compiler. JIVERS (16) [noun] People who jive; those who dance to jazz or swing music. | [noun] People who deceive or talk nonsense. JIVIER (16) JIVING (17) [verb] To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt. | [verb] To say in a mocking or taunting manner. | [verb] To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer. JNANAS (13) [noun] Plural of jnana, spiritual knowledge or wisdom in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. JOBBED (18) [verb] To do odd jobs or occasional work for hire. | [verb] To work as a jobber. | [verb] To take the loss. JOBBER (17) [noun] One who works by the job (i.e. paid per individual piece of work) and recruits other people. | [noun] A promoter or broker of stocks for investment. | [noun] An intermediary who buys and sells merchandise. JOCKEY (22) [noun] One who rides racehorses competitively. | [noun] That part of a variable resistor or potentiometer that rides over the resistance wire | [noun] An operator of some machinery or apparatus. JOCKOS (19) JOCOSE (15) [adjective] Given to jesting; habitually jolly | [adjective] Playful; characterized by joking JOCUND (16) [adjective] Jovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness. JOGGED (16) [verb] To push slightly; to move or shake with a push or jerk, as to gain the attention of; to jolt. | [verb] To shake, stir or rouse. | [verb] To walk or ride forward with a jolting pace; to move at a heavy pace, trudge; to move on or along. JOGGER (15) [noun] A person who jogs (as exercise). | [noun] A tracksuit, particularly the trousers. | [noun] A printing press operator who removes, jogs, and stacks the sheets or signatures of paper. JOGGLE (15) [noun] A step formed in material by two adjacent reverse bends. | [noun] A notch or tooth in the joining surface of any piece of building material to prevent slipping. | [verb] To shake slightly; to push suddenly but slightly, so as to cause to shake or totter; to jostle; to jog. JOHNNY (19) [noun] A prostitute's client. | [noun] A device or place to urinate and defecate: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also a chamber pot or outhouse. | [noun] A Western man traveling in East Asia. JOINED (14) [verb] To connect or combine into one; to put together. | [verb] To come together; to meet. | [verb] To come into the company of. JOINER (13) [noun] A maker of wooden furniture or fittings. | [noun] A woodworking machine used to prepare edges of wooden elements to join to other wood pieces. | [noun] A thing that joins two separate items, e.g. software to connect video or music clips. JOINTS (13) [noun] The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate. | [noun] The point where two components of a structure join rigidly. | [noun] Any part of the body where two bones join, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened. JOISTS (13) [noun] A piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed. | [verb] To fit or furnish with joists. JOJOBA (22) [noun] A shrub native to the southwestern United States and to Mexico, Simmondsia chinensis: the only plant known to store liquid wax in its seed. JOKERS (17) [noun] A person who makes jokes. | [noun] A funny person. | [noun] A jester. JOKIER (17) [adjective] In the nature of a joke; jocular JOKILY (20) [adverb] In a joky manner; jokingly, humorously. JOKING (18) [verb] To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously. | [verb] (intransitive, followed by with) To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with. | [verb] To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally. JOLTED (14) [verb] To push or shake abruptly and roughly. | [verb] To knock sharply | [verb] To shock (someone) into taking action or being alert JOLTER (13) [noun] One who jolts or causes a sudden shock or surprise. | [noun] Something that jolts, such as a vehicle or device that produces sudden movements. JORAMS (15) JORDAN (14) JORUMS (15) [noun] A large vessel for drinking (usually alcoholic beverages). | [noun] A large quantity. | [noun] The contents, or quantity of the contents, of such a vessel. JOSEPH (18) JOSHED (17) [verb] To tease someone in a kindly or friendly fashion. | [verb] To make or exchange good-natured jokes. JOSHER (16) [noun] One who joshes; a person who makes jokes or teases good-naturedly. JOSHES (16) [verb] To tease someone in a kindly or friendly fashion. | [verb] To make or exchange good-natured jokes. JOSSES (13) [noun] A Chinese household divinity; a Chinese idol. | [noun] A heathen divinity. | [noun] Luck. JOSTLE (13) [noun] The act of jostling someone or something; push, shove. | [noun] The action of a jostling crowd. | [verb] To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside. JOTTED (14) [verb] (usually with "down") To write quickly. JOTTER (13) [noun] A memorandum book. | [noun] Someone who jots. JOUALS (13) [noun] Plural of joual, a form of French spoken in Quebec characterized by distinctive phonetic and vocabulary features that differ from standard French. JOUKED (18) [verb] To play dance music, or to dance, in a juke | [verb] To hit | [verb] To stab JOULES (13) [noun] In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Also equal to the energy of one watt of power for a duration of one second. Symbol: J JOUNCE (15) [noun] The fourth derivative of the position vector with respect to time; the time derivative of jerk. | [verb] To jolt; to shake, especially by rough riding or by driving over obstructions. JOUNCY (18) [adjective] Bumpy or bouncy JOUSTS (13) [verb] To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt. | [verb] To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally) | [verb] To touch penises while engaging in a sex act, especially oral sex. JOVIAL (16) [adjective] Cheerful and good-humoured; jolly, merry. | [adjective] Pertaining to the astrological influence of the planet Jupiter; having the characteristics of a person under such influence (see sense 1). JOWARS (16) [noun] Plural of jowar, a grain sorghum widely cultivated in India and Africa for food and animal feed. JOWING (17) JOWLED (17) [adjective] Having jowls; characterized by prominent or drooping jowls. JOYFUL (19) [adjective] Feeling or causing joy. JOYING (17) [verb] To feel joy, to rejoice. | [verb] To enjoy. | [verb] To give joy to; to congratulate. JOYOUS (16) [adjective] Full of joy; happy. JOYPOP (20) JUBBAH (20) [noun] A long outer garment worn by men in some Muslim countries. JUBHAH (21) [noun] A long outer garment worn by men in some Muslim countries. JUBILE (15) JUDDER (15) [noun] A spasmodic shaking. | [noun] Jerky playback caused by converting between frame rates; telecine judder | [verb] To spasm or shake violently. JUDGED (16) [verb] To sit in judgment on; to pass sentence on. | [verb] To sit in judgment, to act as judge. | [verb] To form an opinion on. JUDGER (15) [noun] One who judges; a person who makes judgments or decisions. | [noun] In some contexts, a person who acts as an adjudicator or evaluator in competitions. JUDGES (15) [noun] A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice. | [noun] A person who decides the fate of someone or something that has been called into question. | [noun] A person officiating at a sports event or similar. JUDOKA (18) [noun] A practitioner of the Japanese martial art of judo. JUGATE (14) [adjective] Joined together in pairs or yokes. | [verb] To join together in pairs. JUGFUL (17) [noun] The amount that a jug can hold; a jugful quantity of liquid. JUGGED (16) [verb] To stew in an earthenware jug etc. | [verb] To put into jail. | [verb] To utter a sound like "jug", as certain birds do, especially the nightingale. JUGGLE (15) [noun] (juggling) The act of throwing and catching each prop at least twice, as opposed to a flash. | [noun] The handling or managing of many tasks at once. | [noun] The performance of a magic trick. JUGULA (14) [noun] Plural of jugulum, referring to the jugular vein or the throat region in anatomy. | [noun] In zoology, the lower throat or breast area of a bird. JUGUMS (16) [noun] Plural of jugum, a yoke or yoke-like anatomical structure, particularly a ridge or projection on bones or plants. | [noun] In botany, a pair of opposite leaflets on a compound leaf. JUICED (16) [verb] To extract the juice from something. | [verb] To energize or stimulate something. | [adjective] (of a fruit etc) That has had the juice extracted. JUICER (15) [noun] A manual or electrical device used for rendering the juice of fruits or vegetables. | [noun] A person who extracts juice for consumption. | [noun] A (citrus) reamer. JUICES (15) [noun] A liquid from a plant, especially fruit. | [noun] A beverage made of juice. | [noun] Any liquid resembling juice. JUJUBE (22) [noun] The sweet and edible drupes (fruits) of several Mediterranean and African species of small trees. | [noun] A fruit-bearing tree, Ziziphus jujuba or Ziziphus zizyphus. | [noun] The fruit of this tree, fructus jujubae. JUKING (18) [verb] To play dance music, or to dance, in a juke | [verb] To hit | [verb] To stab JULEPS (15) [noun] A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs, especially mint, and sometimes alcohol. | [noun] A pleasant-tasting liquid medicine in which other nauseous medicines are taken. JUMBAL (17) JUMBLE (17) [noun] A mixture of unrelated things. | [noun] Items for a rummage sale. | [noun] A rummage sale. | [noun] A small, thin, sugared cake, usually ring-shaped. JUMBOS (17) [noun] An especially large or powerful person, animal, or thing. | [noun] A platform-mounted machine for drilling rock. | [noun] Short for mumbo jumbo. JUMPED (18) [verb] To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne. | [verb] To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward. | [verb] To pass by a spring or leap; to overleap. JUMPER (17) [noun] Someone or something that jumps, e.g. a participant in a jumping event in track or skiing. | [noun] A person who attempts suicide by jumping from a great height. | [noun] A short length of electrical conductor, to make a temporary connection. Also jump wire. | [noun] A woolen sweater or pullover. JUNCOS (15) [noun] Any bird of the genus Junco, which includes several species of North American sparrow. | [noun] The common reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus), a bird found in Europe and much of the Palearctic. JUNGLE (14) [noun] A large, undeveloped, humid forest, especially in a tropical region, that is home to many wild plants and animals; a tropical rainforest. | [noun] Any uncultivated tract of forest or scrub habitat. | [noun] A place where people behave ruthlessly, unconstrained by law or morality. JUNGLY (17) [adjective] Overgrown with jungle. JUNIOR (13) [noun] A younger person. | [noun] A name suffix used after a son's name when his father has the same name (abbreviations: Jnr., Jr., Jun.). | [noun] A third-year student at a high school or university. JUNKED (18) [verb] To throw away. | [verb] To find something for very little money (meaning derived from the term junk shop) JUNKER (17) [noun] A young German noble or squire, especially a member of the aristocratic party in Prussia, stereotyped with narrow-minded militaristic and authoritarian attitudes. | [noun] A beat-up automobile. JUNKET (17) [noun] A basket. | [noun] A type of cream cheese, originally made in a rush basket; later, a food made of sweetened curds or rennet. | [noun] A delicacy. JUNKIE (17) [noun] A narcotics addict, especially a heroin user. | [noun] (by extension) An enthusiast of something. JUNTAS (13) [noun] A council, convention, tribunal or assembly; especially, the grand council of state in Spain. | [noun] The ruling council of a military dictatorship. JUNTOS (13) [noun] A group of men assembled for some common purpose; a club, or cabal. JUPONS (15) JURANT (13) JURATS (13) [noun] A sworn statement concerning where, when, and before whom an oath has been made. | [noun] A sworn person, particularly: JURELS (13) JURIED (14) [adjective] (of a competition) Overseen by a jury JURIES (13) [noun] A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law. | [noun] A group of judges in a competition. | [noun] The audience attending the first night of a performance, whose reaction may determine whether it succeeds or fails. JURIST (13) [noun] An expert of law or someone who researches jurisprudence. | [noun] A judge. JURORS (13) [noun] A member of a jury. JUSTED (14) JUSTER (13) JUSTLE (13) JUSTLY (16) [adverb] In a just or fair manner; rightfully. | [adverb] With a just or fair use of language; with good reason, properly. | [adverb] With great precision; accurately, exactly. JUTTED (14) [verb] To stick out. | [verb] To butt.

JABBERS (18) [verb] To talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly; to utter gibberish or nonsense. | [verb] To utter rapidly or indistinctly; to gabble. JABBING (19) [verb] To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion. | [verb] To deliver a quick punch. | [verb] To give someone an injection JABIRUS (16) [noun] A species of bird Jabiru mycteria in the monotypic genus Jabiru, of the stork family Ciconiidae, endemic to the Americas. | [noun] The black-necked stork, Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus. JACALES (16) [noun] A wattle-and-mud hut common in Mexico and the south-western US. JACAMAR (18) [noun] Any of various insectivorous tropical birds, of the family Galbulidae, having iridescent plumage and a long, sharp bill. JACANAS (16) [noun] Any of a group of wading birds in the family Jacanidae, usually having long toes and claws, and found throughout the world. JACINTH (19) [noun] A translucent, reddish type of zircon used as a gemstone; a hyacinth. JACKALS (20) [noun] Any of certain wild canids of the genus Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf. | [noun] A person who performs menial/routine tasks, a dogsbody. | [noun] A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator. JACKASS (20) [noun] A male donkey | [noun] A foolish or stupid person | [noun] An inappropriately rude or obnoxious person JACKDAW (24) [noun] A European bird (Coloeus monedula) of the crow family, often nesting in church towers and ruins. | [noun] A Daurian jackdaw, a closely related Asian bird (Coloeus dauuricus). JACKERS (20) [noun] Plural of jacker, one who jacks (lifts with a jack device). | [noun] Plural of jacker, one who engages in hijacking or theft. JACKETS (20) [noun] A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. | [noun] A piece of a person's suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat; coat (US) | [noun] A protective or insulating cover for an object (e.g. a book, hot water tank, bullet.) JACKIES (20) [noun] A sailor. | [noun] English gin. JACKING (21) [verb] To raise using a jack. | [verb] To raise or increase. | [verb] To produce by freeze distillation; to distil (an alcoholic beverage) by freezing it and removing the ice (which is water), leaving the alcohol (which remains liquid). JACKLEG (21) [noun] A type of drill operated by means of compressed air. | [noun] An amateur; an untrained or incompetent person. | [noun] A shyster or con artist; a gambler who cheats; a generally dishonest or reprehensible person. JACKPOT (22) [noun] A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won. | [noun] A large cash prize or money. | [noun] An unexpected windfall or reward. | [noun] A difficult situation. JACOBIN (18) [noun] Any hummingbird in the genus Florisuga. JACOBUS (18) [noun] A gold coin formerly used in Spain and Spanish America, named after King James I. JACONET (16) [noun] A type of cotton cloth, especially as dyed and waterproofed. JADEDLY (19) [adverb] In a manner showing cynicism, skepticism, or weariness, especially regarding relationships or human nature. JADEITE (15) [noun] A pyroxene mineral, a sodium aluminium silicate with the chemical formula Na(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6, found in metamorphic rocks. JADITIC (17) JAEGERS (15) [noun] Any of three seabirds in the skua genus Stercorarius. | [noun] A hunter's guide. | [noun] A rifle. JAGGARY (19) [noun] An unrefined brown sugar made from palm sap, used in South Asian cuisine. | [noun] Molasses or a dark sugar syrup produced during sugar refining. JAGGERS (16) [noun] A person who carries a burden or load; a porter or laborer. | [noun] Plural of jagger, an obsolete or dialectal term for a peddler or hawker. JAGGERY (19) [noun] A traditional unrefined sugar used throughout South and South-East Asia. | [noun] A small-scale production plant that processes sugar cane. JAGGIER (16) [adjective] Jagged, toothed or serrated JAGGING (17) [verb] To cut unevenly. | [verb] To tease. JAGLESS (15) JAGUARS (15) [noun] A carnivorous spotted large cat native to South and Central America, Panthera onca. JAILERS (14) [noun] One who enforces confinement in a jail or prison. JAILING (15) [verb] To imprison. | [noun] An instance of a person being jailed. JAILORS (14) [noun] One who enforces confinement in a jail or prison. JALAPIC (18) JALAPIN (16) [noun] A purgative drug derived from the roots of a Mexican plant of the morning glory family. JALOPPY (21) [noun] A dilapidated or unreliable old automobile. | [noun] Any old or decrepit vehicle. JAMBEAU (18) [noun] A piece of armour for the leg. JAMBING (19) [verb] Present participle of "jamb," meaning to provide with jambs (the side posts of a doorway or window frame). | [verb] The act of blocking or jamming something. JAMMERS (18) [noun] Any device used to jam radio reception. | [noun] A form of swimwear used by athletes. | [noun] A musician who jams. | [adjective] Of a place or room: full. JAMMIER (18) [adjective] Resembling jam in taste, texture, etc. | [adjective] Covered in jam. | [adjective] (of a person) Lucky, especially undeservedly so. JAMMIES (18) [noun] Pajamas/pyjamas | [noun] A gun. JAMMING (19) [verb] To get something stuck in a confined space. | [verb] To brusquely force something into a space; cram, squeeze. | [verb] To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up" JANGLED (16) [verb] To make a rattling metallic sound. | [verb] To cause something to make a rattling metallic sound. | [verb] To irritate. JANGLER (15) [noun] One who jangles; something that makes a jangling sound. | [noun] A horse that has a jangling gait or movement. JANGLES (15) [verb] To make a rattling metallic sound. | [verb] To cause something to make a rattling metallic sound. | [verb] To irritate. JANITOR (14) [noun] Someone who looks after the maintenance and cleaning of a public building. | [noun] A doorman. JARFULS (17) [noun] Plural of jarful; the quantity that fills a jar. JARGONS (15) [noun] A technical terminology unique to a particular subject. | [noun] Language characteristic of a particular group. | [noun] Speech or language that is incomprehensible or unintelligible; gibberish. JARGOON (15) [noun] A variety of zircon. | [noun] A fake ring or other jewellery sold as genuine. JARHEAD (18) [noun] A US marine. JARINAS (14) JARLDOM (17) [noun] The domain or jurisdiction of a jarl (a Scandinavian nobleman or chief). JARRAHS (17) [noun] Eucalyptus marginata, a eucalypt tree occurring in the southwest of Western Australia, or its wood. JARRING (15) [verb] To preserve (food) in a jar. | [verb] To knock, shake, or strike sharply, especially causing a quivering or vibrating movement. | [verb] To harm or injure by such action. JARSFUL (17) [noun] Plural of jarful; the amount that a jar can hold, or multiple quantities each filling a jar. JARVEYS (20) [noun] Plural of jarvey, a driver of a jaunting car (a small horse-drawn vehicle used for hire, especially in Ireland). JASMINE (16) [noun] Any of several plants, of the genus Jasminum, mostly native to Asia, having fragrant white or yellow flowers. | [noun] The perfume obtained from these plants. | [noun] Any of several unrelated plants having a similar perfume. JASMINS (16) [noun] Plural of jasmin, a variant spelling of jasmine, a fragrant flowering plant or its flowers. JASPERS (16) [noun] Plural of jasper, a type of opaque quartz stone that comes in various colors and is used for ornamental purposes. | [noun] People who are irritable or bad-tempered (British slang, informal). JASPERY (19) JASSIDS (15) [noun] Plural of jassid, a small leafhopper insect that feeds on plant sap and can damage crops. JAUKING (19) [verb] To duck or dodge; to make a sudden evasive movement. | [verb] To tire or weary. JAUNCED (17) JAUNCES (16) [verb] Third person singular present of "jaunt," meaning to make a short journey for pleasure. | [noun] Plural of "jaunt," referring to multiple short journeys taken for pleasure or amusement. JAUNTED (15) [verb] To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion. | [verb] To ride on a jaunting car. | [verb] To jolt; to jounce. JAUPING (17) [verb] To splash or spatter, especially with water or mud. JAVELIN (17) [noun] A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon. | [noun] A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event. | [verb] To pierce with a javelin. JAWBONE (19) [noun] The bone of the lower jaw; the mandible. | [noun] Any of the bones in the lower or upper jaw. | [noun] (singular or plural) A shaken musical instrument (an idiophone) made from the jawbone of an animal and shaken such that the teeth vibrate in their sockets to produce sound. JAWLIKE (21) [adjective] Resembling or having the characteristics of a jaw in shape or function. JAWLINE (17) [noun] The lower edge of the side of the face (below the cheek), defined by the jawbone. JAYBIRD (20) [noun] A blue jay bird, or a person who talks excessively or tattles. | [noun] A naive or inexperienced person. JAYGEES (18) [noun] Plural of Jay Gee, a slang term for a jalopy or old car. | [noun] Plural of JG, the initials commonly used as a nickname. JAYVEES (20) [noun] Plural of jayvee, referring to a junior varsity team or its members, typically in sports. JAYWALK (24) [verb] To behave as a jaywalker; to violate pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or to walk in the part of the street intended for vehicles rather than on the sidewalk. JAZZERS (32) [noun] Plural of jazzer, a person who plays jazz music or is enthusiastic about jazz. JAZZIER (32) [adjective] In the style of jazz. | [adjective] Flashy or showy. | [adjective] Lacking focus; jittery or jangly. JAZZILY (35) [adverb] In a jazzy manner; with the style, rhythm, or characteristics of jazz music or something resembling jazz in its lively or stylish quality. JAZZING (33) [verb] To destroy. | [verb] To play (jazz music). | [verb] To dance to the tunes of jazz music. JAZZMAN (34) [noun] A male member of a jazz band. JAZZMEN (34) [noun] A male member of a jazz band. JEALOUS (14) [adjective] Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity. | [adjective] Protective, zealously guarding, careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates. | [adjective] Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise. JEEPERS (16) [interjection] Used to express surprise JEEPING (17) [verb] Driving in a jeep, typically over rough terrain. | [verb] The act of using a jeep for recreational off-road travel. JEEPNEY (19) [noun] A small bus or minibus used as public transportation in the Philippines, typically decorated colorfully and operating on fixed routes. JEERERS (14) [noun] Plural of jeerer; people who mock or deride someone or something. JEERING (15) [verb] (jeer at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language. | [noun] A mocking utterance. JEJUNAL (21) [adjective] Of or relating to the jejunum, the middle section of the small intestine. JEJUNUM (23) [noun] The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum JELLABA (16) [noun] A loose-fitting, ankle-length hooded robe worn by men in North Africa. JELLIED (15) [adjective] Converted into jelly; congealed | [adjective] Cooked in jelly | [verb] To wiggle like jelly. JELLIES (14) [noun] An explosive mixture of nitroglycerine and nitrate absorbed onto a base of wood pulp. | [noun] A dessert made by boiling gelatine, sugar and some flavouring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set, known as "jello" in North America. | [noun] A clear or translucent fruit preserve, made from fruit juice and set using either naturally occurring, or added, pectin. Known as "jam" in Commonwealth English. JELLIFY (20) [verb] To form a jelly; to gel. | [verb] To make into a jelly. JELLING (15) [verb] To gel JEMADAR (17) [noun] A former rank in the British Indian Army, the lowest rank for a viceroy's commissioned officer. JEMIDAR (17) [noun] A native Indian military officer or official during British colonial rule in India. JEMMIED (19) [verb] To shoehorn, to cram. | [verb] To pry (something, especially a lock) open with or as if with a crowbar. JEMMIES (18) [noun] A baked sheep's head. | [noun] An immigrant. | [noun] A greatcoat. JENNETS (14) [noun] A female ass or donkey; a jenny. | [noun] A small Spanish horse. JENNIES (14) [noun] A device for spinning thread from fiber onto multiple spindles (also called spinning jenny). | [noun] A female creature of certain kinds, such as wren and donkey. | [noun] A catmill. JEOPARD (17) JERBOAS (16) [noun] Any of a number of species comprising most of the family Dipodidae, native to the deserts of Asia and northern Africa, being a small, jumping rodent with a long tufted tail, very small forefeet and very long hind legs. JEREEDS (15) [noun] A blunt Turkish wooden javelin thrown as a game or in training for war. JERKERS (18) [noun] People or things that jerk; plural of jerker. | [noun] In mining, devices or machines that produce jerking motions. JERKIER (18) [adjective] Characterized by physical jerking. | [adjective] Having the behavior of a jerk (unpleasant person). JERKIES (18) [noun] Plural of jerky, dried strips of meat. | [noun] Plural of jerkie, a person who behaves in a jerky or abrupt manner. JERKILY (21) [adverb] In a jerky manner; with sudden, abrupt, or spasmodic movements. JERKING (19) [verb] To make a sudden uncontrolled movement. | [verb] To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake. | [verb] To masturbate. JERKINS (18) [noun] A male gyrfalcon. | [noun] A type of men's garment popular in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries: a close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves. | [noun] A sleeveless jacket, usually leather; a long waistcoat. JERREED (15) JERRIDS (15) [noun] A wooden javelin or blunt-headed spear used in some Middle Eastern countries, or a target used in javelin throwing practice. JERRIES (14) [noun] A German, particularly a male German. | [noun] A chamber pot. JERSEYS (17) [noun] A garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body. | [noun] A shirt worn by a member of an athletic team, usually oversized, typically depicting the athlete's name and team number as well as the team's logotype. | [noun] A type of fabric knit JESSANT (14) JESSING (15) [verb] To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk. JESTERS (14) [noun] One who jests, jokes or teases. | [noun] A person in colourful garb and fool's cap who amused a medieval and early modern royal or noble court. | [noun] Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Southeast Asian genus Symbrenthia. JESTFUL (17) [adjective] Characterized by joking, humor, or playfulness; given to jesting. JESTING (15) [verb] To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone. | [noun] Joking | [noun] Bantering; ridicule JESUITS (14) [noun] Members of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1540. JETBEAD (17) [noun] A shrub of the genus Rhodotypos, native to Asia, bearing white flowers and black berries. JETLIKE (18) JETPORT (16) [noun] An airport designed for jet aircraft. | [noun] A commercial airport serving jet-powered planes. JETSAMS (16) [noun] Plural of jetsam; goods or cargo thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore. | [noun] Unwanted or discarded items; rubbish or refuse. JETSOMS (16) [noun] Goods or cargo thrown overboard from a ship to lighten it during a storm or emergency, or such discarded items that wash ashore. | [noun] Plural of jetsom, variant spelling of jetsam. JETTIED (15) [verb] Past tense of jetty, meaning to project out or extend like a jetty, or to protect with a jetty structure. JETTIER (14) [adjective] More jetty; having more of the characteristics of a jetty or projecting further like a jetty. JETTIES (14) [noun] A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach. | [noun] A wharf or dock extending from the shore. | [noun] A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest, and overhangs the wall below. JETTING (15) [verb] To spray out of a container. | [verb] To spray with liquid from a container. | [verb] To travel on a jet aircraft or otherwise by jet propulsion JETTONS (14) [noun] A metal counter used in card games. JEWELED (18) [verb] To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems. | [adjective] Set with jewels JEWELER (17) [noun] A person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry. JEWELRY (20) [noun] Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones. JEWFISH (23) [noun] Any of several fish species, principally groupers and similar-appearing fish JEZAILS (23) [noun] A long musket with a barrel that is typically curved, traditionally used in Afghanistan and other parts of Central Asia. JEZEBEL (25) [noun] A woman considered to be shameless or immoral, especially one who seduces or manipulates men. | [noun] In biblical context, a wicked queen known for her idolatry and persecution of prophets. JIBBERS (18) JIBBING (19) [noun] The performance of tricks using jibs (objects in a skatepark, etc.). JIBBOOM (20) [noun] A spar or pole that extends forward from a ship's bow, positioned above and parallel to the bowsprit. JICAMAS (18) [noun] Plural of jicama, a tropical plant with an edible root vegetable that is crisp, starchy, and slightly sweet. JIFFIES (20) [noun] A very short, unspecified length of time. | [noun] A unit of time defined by the frequency of its basic timer – historically, and by convention, 0.01 of a second, but some computer operating systems use other values. | [noun] The length of an alternating current power cycle (1/60 or 1/50 of a second). JIGABOO (17) [noun] A black person | [noun] Any dark-skinned person (frequently an Arab or Middle Eastern person). JIGGERS (16) [noun] A double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1 1/2 fluid ounces, the other typically 1 fluid ounce. | [noun] A measure of 1 1/2 fluid ounces of liquor. | [noun] A drink of whisky. JIGGING (17) [verb] To move briskly, especially as a dance. | [verb] To move with a skip or rhythm; to move with vibrations or jerks. | [verb] To fish with a jig. JIGGLED (17) [verb] To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle. | [verb] To shake, rattle, or wiggle. JIGGLES (16) [verb] To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle. | [verb] To shake, rattle, or wiggle. JIGSAWN (18) [adjective] Cut or made with a jigsaw saw, or having an irregular pattern of cuts resembling jigsaw puzzle pieces. JIGSAWS (18) [noun] A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal. | [noun] A jigsaw puzzle. JILLION (14) [noun] An unspecified large number (of). JILTERS (14) [noun] Plural of jilter, one who jilts or suddenly breaks off a romantic relationship with someone. JILTING (15) [verb] To cast off capriciously or unfeelingly, as a lover; to deceive in love. | [noun] The rejection of a lover. JIMJAMS (25) [noun] Placeholder word for a thing or person nonspecific, unknown or forgotten; thingamabob. | [noun] Nonsense; rigmarole. | [noun] Chaotic activity; uproar; craziness. JIMMIED (19) [verb] To pry (something, especially a lock) open with or as if with a crowbar. JIMMIES (18) [noun] (especially New England and Philadelphia) Chocolate sprinkles used as a topping for ice cream, cookies, or cupcakes. | [noun] (especially New England and Philadelphia) Chocolate sprinkles used as a topping for ice cream, cookies, or cupcakes. | [noun] A marijuana cigarette. JIMMINY (21) JIMPEST (18) JINGALL (15) [noun] A small cannon or musket formerly used in India and the East Indies. JINGALS (15) [noun] A type of small cannon or musket used in India and other parts of Asia. JINGLED (16) [verb] To make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself. | [verb] To cause to make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself. | [verb] To rhyme or sound with a jingling effect. JINGLER (15) [noun] One who jingles; something that makes a jingling sound. | [noun] A horse with jingling bells or ornaments attached to its harness. JINGLES (15) [noun] The sound of metal or glass clattering against itself. | [noun] A small piece of metal attached to a musical instrument, such as a tambourine, so as to make a jangling sound when the instrument is played. | [noun] A memorable short song, or in some cases a snippet of a popular song with its lyrics modified, used for the purposes of advertising a product or service in a TV or radio commercial. JINGOES (15) [noun] One who supports policy favouring war. JINKERS (18) [noun] A high wheeled wagon designed to carry lumber suspended under the body of the vehicle. JINKING (19) [verb] To make a quick evasive turn. | [verb] To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn. | [verb] In the games of spoilfive and forty-five, to win the game by taking all five tricks; also, to attempt to win all five tricks, losing what has been already won if unsuccessful. JINXING (22) [verb] To cast a spell on. | [verb] To bring bad luck to. | [verb] To cause something to happen by mentioning it, usually sarcastically. JITNEYS (17) [noun] A small bus or minibus which typically operates service on a fixed route, sometimes scheduled. | [noun] An unlicensed taxi cab. | [noun] A shared-ride taxi. JITTERS (14) [noun] A nervous action; a tic. | [noun] (chiefly in the plural, often with "the") A state of nervousness. | [noun] An abrupt and unwanted variation of one or more signal characteristics. JITTERY (17) [adjective] Nervy, jumpy, on edge | [adjective] Having jitter, or unwanted signal characteristics. JIVEASS (17) JIVIEST (17) [adjective] Most lively, animated, or characteristic of jive; superlative form of jivy. JOANNES (14) JOBBERS (18) [noun] One who works by the job (i.e. paid per individual piece of work) and recruits other people. | [noun] A promoter or broker of stocks for investment. | [noun] An intermediary who buys and sells merchandise. JOBBERY (21) [noun] The improper or corrupt act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain. JOBBING (19) [verb] To do odd jobs or occasional work for hire. | [verb] To work as a jobber. | [verb] To take the loss. JOBLESS (16) [adjective] Lacking employment. JOBNAME (18) JOCKEYS (23) [noun] Men's or boys' briefs. | [noun] One who rides racehorses competitively. | [noun] That part of a variable resistor or potentiometer that rides over the resistance wire JOCULAR (16) [adjective] Humorous, amusing or joking. JODHPUR (20) [noun] Flared riding trousers of heavy cloth, fitting tightly from knee to ankle. JOGGERS (16) [noun] A person who jogs (as exercise). | [noun] A tracksuit, particularly the trousers. | [noun] A printing press operator who removes, jogs, and stacks the sheets or signatures of paper. JOGGING (17) [noun] The action of the verb to jog. | [noun] The practice of running at a relatively slow pace for exercise. | [verb] To push slightly; to move or shake with a push or jerk, as to gain the attention of; to jolt. JOGGLED (17) [verb] To shake slightly; to push suddenly but slightly, so as to cause to shake or totter; to jostle; to jog. | [verb] To shake or totter; to slip out of place. | [verb] To jog or run while juggling. JOGGLER (16) [noun] A person who juggles. | [noun] In some contexts, a device or mechanism that shakes or jostles something. JOGGLES (16) [verb] To shake slightly; to push suddenly but slightly, so as to cause to shake or totter; to jostle; to jog. | [verb] To shake or totter; to slip out of place. | [verb] To jog or run while juggling. JOINDER (15) [noun] The joining of a litigant to a suit. | [noun] The act of joining; a putting together; conjunction. JOINERS (14) [noun] A maker of wooden furniture or fittings. | [noun] A woodworking machine used to prepare edges of wooden elements to join to other wood pieces. | [noun] A thing that joins two separate items, e.g. software to connect video or music clips. JOINERY (17) [noun] A factory producing wooden products such as tables, doors, and cabinets. | [noun] The work of the joiner. JOINING (15) [verb] To connect or combine into one; to put together. | [verb] To come together; to meet. | [verb] To come into the company of. JOINTED (15) [adjective] Having joints. | [adjective] (of an entertainment venue) Extremely full of people, packed, chockablock. | [verb] To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together JOINTER (14) [noun] One that joints. | [noun] Any of various tools used to construct or finish joints, especially: | [noun] An equivalent machine, notably used to produce a flat surface on boards. JOINTLY (17) [adverb] Together, acting as one; collectively. JOISTED (15) [verb] Past tense of joist, meaning to furnish with joists (beams that support a floor or ceiling). JOJOBAS (23) [noun] A shrub native to the southwestern United States and to Mexico, Simmondsia chinensis: the only plant known to store liquid wax in its seed. JOKIEST (18) [adjective] In the nature of a joke; jocular JOLLIED (15) [verb] To amuse or divert. JOLLIER (14) [adjective] Full of merriment and high spirits; jovial. | [adjective] Full of life and mirth; jouous; merry. | [adjective] Splendid, excellent, pleasant JOLLIES (14) [noun] A pleasure trip or excursion. | [noun] A marine in the English navy. | [verb] To amuse or divert. JOLLIFY (20) JOLLILY (17) [adverb] In a jolly or cheerful manner; with good humor and merriment. JOLLITY (17) [noun] The state of being jolly; cheerfulness. | [noun] Revelry or festivity; a merry or festive gathering. | [noun] Things, remarks, or characteristics which are enjoyable. JOLTERS (14) [noun] Plural of jolter; things that jolt or cause sudden shock or surprise. | [noun] People or devices that produce jolting movements. JOLTIER (14) [adjective] More jolty; characterized by more sudden shocks or jerky movements. JOLTILY (17) [adverb] In a jolty manner; with sudden jerks or shocks. JOLTING (15) [verb] To push or shake abruptly and roughly. | [verb] To knock sharply | [verb] To shock (someone) into taking action or being alert JONESES (14) [noun] Heroin. | [noun] An addiction or intense craving. | [verb] Have an intense craving. JONQUIL (23) [noun] A fragrant bulb flower (Narcissus jonquilla), a species of daffodil. | [noun] A shade of yellow. JORDANS (15) [noun] Plural of jordan, a chamber pot or bedpan. JOSEPHS (19) JOSHERS (17) [noun] People who joke or tease others. | [noun] Plural of josher, one who joshes. JOSHING (18) [verb] To tease someone in a kindly or friendly fashion. | [verb] To make or exchange good-natured jokes. JOSTLED (15) [verb] To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside. | [verb] To move through by pushing and shoving. | [verb] To be close to or in physical contact with. JOSTLER (14) [noun] One who jostles; a person who pushes or shoves roughly against others. JOSTLES (14) [noun] The act of jostling someone or something; push, shove. | [noun] The action of a jostling crowd. | [verb] To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside. JOTTERS (14) [noun] A memorandum book. | [noun] Someone who jots. JOTTING (15) [verb] (usually with "down") To write quickly. | [noun] A brief note or sketch JOUKING (19) [verb] To play dance music, or to dance, in a juke | [verb] To hit | [verb] To stab JOUNCED (17) [verb] To jolt; to shake, especially by rough riding or by driving over obstructions. JOUNCES (16) [verb] To jolt; to shake, especially by rough riding or by driving over obstructions. JOURNAL (14) [noun] A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook. | [noun] A newspaper or magazine dealing with a particular subject. | [noun] A chronological record of payments. JOURNEY (17) [noun] A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage. | [noun] Any process or progression likened to a journey, especially one that involves difficulties or personal development. | [noun] A day. JOUSTED (15) [verb] To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt. | [verb] To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally) | [verb] To touch penises while engaging in a sex act, especially oral sex. JOUSTER (14) [noun] One who jousts; a knight or competitor in a jousting tournament. JOWLIER (17) [adjective] Having more prominent or sagging jowls; more jowly. JOYANCE (19) [noun] A state of great joy or rejoicing; the expression or display of joy. JOYLESS (17) [adjective] Without joy; unhappy, sad JOYPOPS (21) JOYRIDE (18) [noun] An instance of driving a motor vehicle in a carefree or reckless manner, especially a vehicle which has been taken without the permission of the owner. | [noun] A ride taken for enjoyment. | [verb] To take a joyride. JOYRODE (18) [verb] Past tense of joyride; to take a vehicle for a ride for pleasure, especially without permission or in a reckless manner. JUBBAHS (21) [noun] Plural of jubbah, a long loose robe or outer garment worn in some Muslim countries. JUBHAHS (22) [noun] Plural of jubah, a long loose-fitting robe or garment worn in some Muslim countries. JUBILEE (16) [noun] (Jewish history) A special year of emancipation supposed to be kept every fifty years, when farming was abandoned and Hebrew slaves were set free. | [noun] A 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 70th anniversary. | [noun] A special year (originally held every hundred years, then fifty, and then fewer) in which remission from sin could be granted as well as indulgences upon making a pilgrimage to Rome. JUBILES (16) [verb] To celebrate a jubilee or anniversary; to rejoice or exult. | [noun] Plural of jubilee; celebrations or anniversaries. JUDASES (15) [noun] A traitor; a person not to be trusted. | [noun] A small hole in a door through which a person can spy without being seen from the other side, used especially in prisons; a Judas-hole. JUDDERS (16) [noun] A spasmodic shaking. | [noun] Jerky playback caused by converting between frame rates; telecine judder JUDGERS (16) [noun] Plural of judger; people who judge or make judgments. | [noun] In personality psychology, individuals who prefer structured decision-making and closure (opposite of perceivers in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator). JUDGING (17) [verb] To sit in judgment on; to pass sentence on. | [verb] To sit in judgment, to act as judge. | [verb] To form an opinion on. JUDOIST (15) [noun] A person who practices judo, a Japanese martial art and Olympic sport. JUDOKAS (19) [noun] A practitioner of the Japanese martial art of judo. JUGFULS (18) [noun] Plural of jugful; the amount that a jug can hold, or multiple quantities measured by jugfuls. JUGGING (17) [verb] To stew in an earthenware jug etc. | [verb] To put into jail. | [verb] To utter a sound like "jug", as certain birds do, especially the nightingale. JUGGLED (17) [verb] To manipulate objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner. Juggling may also include assorted other circus skills such as the diabolo, devil sticks, hat, and cigar box manipulation as well. | [verb] To handle or manage many tasks at once. | [verb] To deceive by trick or artifice. JUGGLER (16) [noun] Agent noun of juggle; one who either literally juggles objects, or figuratively juggles tasks. | [noun] A person who practices juggling. | [noun] A person who performs tricks using sleight of hand, a conjurer, prestidigitator. JUGGLES (16) [noun] (juggling) The act of throwing and catching each prop at least twice, as opposed to a flash. | [noun] The handling or managing of many tasks at once. | [noun] The performance of a magic trick. JUGHEAD (19) JUGSFUL (18) [noun] Plural of jugful; the amount that multiple jugs can hold. JUGULAR (15) [noun] A jugular vein. | [noun] (by extension) Any critical vulnerability. | [adjective] Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat. JUGULUM (17) [noun] The lower throat or upper breast area of a bird or other animal. JUICERS (16) [noun] A manual or electrical device used for rendering the juice of fruits or vegetables. | [noun] A person who extracts juice for consumption. | [noun] A (citrus) reamer. JUICIER (16) [adjective] Having lots of juice. | [adjective] (of a story, etc.) Exciting; titillating. | [adjective] (of a blow, strike, etc.) Strong, painful. JUICILY (19) [adverb] In a juicy manner; with juice or in a way that is moist and flavorful. JUICING (17) [verb] To extract the juice from something. | [verb] To energize or stimulate something. | [noun] The process of extracting the juice from something. JUJITSU (21) [noun] A method of self-defence established in Japan emphasizing “jū” (soft or gentle) “jutsu” (art or technique). Japanese martial art that utilizes a large variety of techniques in defense against an opponent. | [noun] Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a related art, derived from judo. | [noun] Precision maneuvering. JUJUBES (23) [noun] The sweet and edible drupes (fruits) of several Mediterranean and African species of small trees. | [noun] A fruit-bearing tree, Ziziphus jujuba or Ziziphus zizyphus. | [noun] The fruit of this tree, fructus jujubae. JUJUISM (23) JUJUIST (21) JUJUTSU (21) [noun] A method of self-defence established in Japan emphasizing “jū” (soft or gentle) “jutsu” (art or technique). Japanese martial art that utilizes a large variety of techniques in defense against an opponent. | [noun] Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a related art, derived from judo. | [noun] Precision maneuvering. JUKEBOX (27) [noun] A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music; it has push-buttons to make selections. | [noun] An automated carousel for the storage and retrieval of tapes, CD-ROMs, etc. | [noun] (by extension) A software application capable of replaying tracks from a digital music collection. JUMBALS (18) JUMBLED (19) [verb] To mix or confuse. | [verb] To meet or unite in a confused way. | [adjective] In disarray, mixed up. JUMBLER (18) JUMBLES (18) [noun] A mixture of unrelated things. | [noun] Items for a rummage sale. | [noun] A rummage sale. JUMBUCK (24) [noun] A sheep. JUMPERS (18) [noun] Someone or something that jumps, e.g. a participant in a jumping event in track or skiing. | [noun] A person who attempts suicide by jumping from a great height. | [noun] A short length of electrical conductor, to make a temporary connection. Also jump wire. JUMPIER (18) [adjective] Nervous and excited. JUMPILY (21) JUMPING (19) [verb] To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne. | [verb] To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward. | [verb] To pass by a spring or leap; to overleap. JUMPOFF (24) JUNCOES (16) [noun] Any bird of the genus Junco, which includes several species of North American sparrow. | [noun] The common reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus), a bird found in Europe and much of the Palearctic. JUNGLED (16) JUNGLES (15) [noun] A large, undeveloped, humid forest, especially in a tropical region, that is home to many wild plants and animals; a tropical rainforest. | [noun] Any uncultivated tract of forest or scrub habitat. | [noun] A place where people behave ruthlessly, unconstrained by law or morality. JUNIORS (14) [noun] A younger person. | [noun] A name suffix used after a son's name when his father has the same name (abbreviations: Jnr., Jr., Jun.). | [noun] A third-year student at a high school or university. JUNIPER (16) [noun] Any shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus of the cypress family, which is characterized by pointed, needle-like leaves and aromatic berry-like cones. | [noun] One of a number of coniferous trees which resemble junipers. | [noun] Gin. JUNKERS (18) [noun] A young German noble or squire, especially a member of the aristocratic party in Prussia, stereotyped with narrow-minded militaristic and authoritarian attitudes. | [noun] A beat-up automobile. JUNKETS (18) [noun] A basket. | [noun] A type of cream cheese, originally made in a rush basket; later, a food made of sweetened curds or rennet. | [noun] A delicacy. JUNKIER (18) JUNKIES (18) [noun] A narcotics addict, especially a heroin user. | [noun] (by extension) An enthusiast of something. JUNKING (19) [verb] To throw away. | [verb] To find something for very little money (meaning derived from the term junk shop) JUNKMAN (20) [noun] A seller of junk. JUNKMEN (20) [noun] A seller of junk. JURALLY (17) JURANTS (14) JURIDIC (17) JURISTS (14) [noun] An expert of law or someone who researches jurisprudence. | [noun] A judge. JURYING (18) [verb] To judge by means of a jury. JURYMAN (19) [noun] One who is impaneled on a jury, or who serves as a juror. JURYMEN (19) [noun] One who is impaneled on a jury, or who serves as a juror. JUSSIVE (17) [noun] (grammar) The jussive mood, a verb inflection used to indicate a command, permission or agreement with a request; an instance of a verb so inflected. | [noun] (Arabic grammar) A verbal mood of vague or miscellaneous senses, occurring after some particles and in conditional clauses. | [adjective] (grammar) Of or in the jussive mood (see below) JUSTERS (14) JUSTEST (14) [adjective] Factually right, correct; factual. | [adjective] Rationally right, correct. | [adjective] Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair. JUSTICE (16) [noun] The state or characteristic of being just or fair. | [noun] The ideal of fairness, impartiality, etc., especially with regard to the punishment of wrongdoing. | [noun] Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another. JUSTIFY (20) [verb] To provide an acceptable explanation for. | [verb] To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant. | [verb] To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned. JUSTING (15) JUSTLED (15) JUSTLES (14) JUTTIED (15) JUTTIES (14) JUTTING (15) [verb] To stick out. | [verb] To butt. | [noun] That which juts or protrudes. JUVENAL (17)

JABBERED (20) [verb] To talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly; to utter gibberish or nonsense. | [verb] To utter rapidly or indistinctly; to gabble. JABBERER (19) [noun] One who jabbers; a person who talks rapidly or incoherently. JACAMARS (19) [noun] Any of various insectivorous tropical birds, of the family Galbulidae, having iridescent plumage and a long, sharp bill. JACINTHE (20) JACINTHS (20) [noun] Plural of jacinth, a reddish-orange variety of the mineral zircon, or a hyacinth flower. | [noun] A precious stone of orange or reddish color, historically used in jewelry. JACKAROO (21) [noun] A white man living outside of a white settlement. | [noun] A trainee station manager or owner, working as a stockman or farm hand; formerly, a young man of independent means working at a station in a supernumerary capacity to gain experience. | [verb] To work as a jackaroo. JACKBOOT (23) [noun] A glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era | [noun] The spirit that motivates a totalitarian or overly militaristic regime or policy | [verb] To stamp on with a jackboot. JACKDAWS (25) [noun] A European bird (Coloeus monedula) of the crow family, often nesting in church towers and ruins. | [noun] A Daurian jackdaw, a closely related Asian bird (Coloeus dauuricus). JACKEROO (21) [noun] A white man living outside of a white settlement. | [noun] A trainee station manager or owner, working as a stockman or farm hand; formerly, a young man of independent means working at a station in a supernumerary capacity to gain experience. | [verb] To work as a jackaroo. JACKETED (22) [verb] To enclose or encase in a jacket or other covering. | [adjective] Dressed in a jacket (of a specified kind). | [adjective] Encased or enclosed inside a jacket (of a specified kind). JACKFISH (27) [noun] A jack (in any of the senses referring to types of fish). JACKLEGS (22) [noun] A type of drill operated by means of compressed air. | [noun] An amateur; an untrained or incompetent person. | [noun] A shyster or con artist; a gambler who cheats; a generally dishonest or reprehensible person. JACKPOTS (23) [noun] A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won. | [noun] A large cash prize or money. | [noun] An unexpected windfall or reward. JACKROLL (21) JACKSTAY (24) [noun] A stay (rope, bar or batten), running along a ship's yard, to which is attached the head of a square sail. | [noun] A cable between two ships or from a ship to a fixed point which can be used to support a load during transfer of personnel or materiel along the cable. | [noun] A line (rope, webbing or cable), attached to a boat at the ends, to which a safety harness can be clipped to restrain falling in rough conditions and to prevent falling overboard. JACOBINS (19) [noun] Members of a radical political club during the French Revolution. | [noun] Members of a Dominican order of friars. JACONETS (17) [noun] A lightweight cotton fabric with a smooth finish, often used for making clothing and curtains. JACQUARD (27) [noun] Fabric woven on a Jacquard loom. | [noun] Fabric resembling a jacquard, but woven by a different process. | [noun] A Jacquard loom. JACULATE (17) [verb] To throw or hurl with force. | [verb] To utter suddenly or exclaim. JADEITES (16) [noun] A pyroxene mineral, a sodium aluminium silicate with the chemical formula Na(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6, found in metamorphic rocks. JADISHLY (22) JAGGEDER (18) JAGGEDLY (21) [adverb] In a jagged manner; with sharp, irregular, or uneven edges or movements. JAGGHERY (23) [noun] Unrefined sugar made from the sap of palm trees or sugar cane, used in South Asian cooking. JAGGIEST (17) [adjective] Jagged, toothed or serrated JAILBAIT (17) [noun] A sexually mature person (usually female) below the legal age of consent who is regarded (usually by an adult male) as being attractive and/or seductive. JAILBIRD (18) [noun] A prisoner or an ex-prisoner JALAPENO (17) [noun] A cultivar of hot chili pepper, Capsicum annuum. JALAPINS (17) JALOPIES (17) [noun] An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile. | [noun] A hip, cool, groovy automobile. JALOUSIE (15) [noun] (naval architecture) A component in a ventilation system. | [noun] Upward sloping window slats which form a blind or shutter, allowing light and air in but excluding rain and direct sun. | [noun] A pastry with the upper side sliced before final baking to resemble a wooden slatted blind. JAMBEAUX (26) [noun] A piece of armour for the leg. JAMBOREE (19) [noun] A boisterous or lavish celebration or party. | [noun] A frolic or spree. | [noun] A large rally of Scouts or Guides. JAMMIEST (19) [adjective] Resembling jam in taste, texture, etc. | [adjective] Covered in jam. | [adjective] (of a person) Lucky, especially undeservedly so. JANGLERS (16) [noun] People or things that jangle, especially those that make a sharp, ringing, metallic sound. | [noun] Plural of jangler, one who jangles. JANGLIER (16) [adjective] More jangly; making more sharp, discordant metallic sounds. JANGLING (17) [verb] To make a rattling metallic sound. | [verb] To cause something to make a rattling metallic sound. | [verb] To irritate. JANIFORM (20) [adjective] Having two faces or aspects; facing two directions, like the Roman god Janus. JANISARY (18) [noun] A member of the elite infantry unit of the Ottoman Empire, typically a slave soldier of the sultan. | [noun] A Turkish soldier or warrior. JANITORS (15) [noun] Someone who looks after the maintenance and cleaning of a public building. | [noun] A doorman. JANIZARY (27) [noun] An infantry soldier, often of Christian descent and forcibly converted to Islam, in a former elite Turkish (Ottoman) guard (disbanded in 1826); by extension, any Turkish soldier, particularly one escorting a traveller. | [noun] An elite, highly loyal supporter. JAPANIZE (26) JAPANNED (18) [verb] To varnish with japan. JAPANNER (17) [noun] A person who applies japan (a hard black varnish or lacquer) to wood or metal surfaces. JAPERIES (17) [noun] Practical jokes, jests, or playful tricks; silly or mischievous behavior. JAPINGLY (21) [adverb] In a joking or jesting manner; playfully or humorously. JAPONICA (19) [noun] Any of several plants originally native to Japan. JARGONED (17) JARGONEL (16) [noun] A type of pear with a yellowish-green skin, known for its sweet flavor and early ripening season. JARGOONS (16) [noun] A reddish-brown variety of zircon used as a gemstone. JARHEADS (19) [noun] A US marine. JARLDOMS (18) [noun] The plural of jarldom, referring to the domains or territories ruled by a jarl (a Scandinavian nobleman or warrior of high rank). JAROSITE (15) [noun] A yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated potassium iron sulfate, commonly found in acid mine drainage and other oxidized sulfide deposits. JAROVIZE (27) [verb] To expose seeds or plants to prolonged cold treatment to hasten flowering or germination, or to subject a plant to such treatment. JASMINES (17) [noun] Any of several plants, of the genus Jasminum, mostly native to Asia, having fragrant white or yellow flowers. | [noun] The perfume obtained from these plants. | [noun] Any of several unrelated plants having a similar perfume. JAUNCING (18) JAUNDICE (18) [noun] A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine. | [noun] A feeling of bitterness, resentment or jealousy. | [verb] To affect with jaundice; to color by prejudice or envy; to prejudice. JAUNTIER (15) [adjective] Airy; showy; finical. | [adjective] (by extension) Characterized by an affected or fantastical manner. | [adjective] Dapper or stylish. JAUNTILY (18) [adverb] In a lively, cheerful, and confident manner; with a carefree or sprightly attitude. JAUNTING (16) [verb] To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion. | [verb] To ride on a jaunting car. | [verb] To jolt; to jounce. JAVELINA (18) [noun] The peccary, especially the collared peccary. JAVELINS (18) [noun] A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon. | [noun] A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event. JAWBONED (21) [verb] To talk persistently in an attempt to persuade somebody to cooperate. | [adjective] (in combination) Having a specified kind of jawbone. JAWBONER (20) JAWBONES (20) [noun] The bone of the lower jaw; the mandible. | [noun] Any of the bones in the lower or upper jaw. | [noun] (singular or plural) A shaken musical instrument (an idiophone) made from the jawbone of an animal and shaken such that the teeth vibrate in their sockets to produce sound. JAWLINES (18) [noun] The lower edge of the side of the face (below the cheek), defined by the jawbone. JAYBIRDS (21) [noun] Plural of jaybird, a blue jay or similar bird; also used colloquially to refer to a naked person (as in "naked as a jaybird"). JAYWALKS (25) [verb] To behave as a jaywalker; to violate pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or to walk in the part of the street intended for vehicles rather than on the sidewalk. JAZZIEST (33) [adjective] In the style of jazz. | [adjective] Flashy or showy. | [adjective] Lacking focus; jittery or jangly. JAZZLIKE (37) [adjective] Resembling or characteristic of jazz music in style, rhythm, or quality. JEALOUSY (18) [noun] A state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity. | [noun] A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold. | [noun] Envy towards another's possessions JEEPNEYS (20) [noun] A small bus or minibus used for public transportation in the Philippines, typically decorated with bright colors and designs. JEJUNELY (25) [adverb] In a jejune manner; in a way that is naive, simplistic, or lacking in nutritive value or interest. JEJUNITY (25) [noun] The quality of being jejune; lack of nutritive value or interest; dullness or insipidity. | [noun] Childishness or immaturity of manner or style. JELLABAS (17) [noun] A loose-fitting, ankle-length hooded robe worn by men in North Africa. JELLYING (19) [verb] To wiggle like jelly. | [verb] To make jelly. JELUTONG (16) [noun] Dyera costulata, a tree of the oleander subfamily. | [noun] The resin derived from this tree, once sometimes used in the production of rubber. JEMADARS (18) [noun] A former rank in the British Indian Army, the lowest rank for a viceroy's commissioned officer. JEMIDARS (18) [noun] Plural of jemidar, an Indian military officer or commander of lower rank in British India. JEMMYING (23) [verb] To shoehorn, to cram. | [verb] To pry (something, especially a lock) open with or as if with a crowbar. JEOPARDS (18) JEOPARDY (21) [noun] Danger of loss, harm, or failure. | [verb] To jeopardize; to endanger. JEREMIAD (18) [noun] A long speech or prose work that bitterly laments the state of society and its morals, and often contains a prophecy of its coming downfall. JERKIEST (19) [adjective] Characterized by physical jerking. | [adjective] Having the behavior of a jerk (unpleasant person). JEROBOAM (19) [noun] A bottle of champagne or Burgundy wine containing 3 liters of fluid, four times the volume of a standard bottle. | [noun] A bottle of Bordeaux wine containing 4.5 liters of fluid, six times the volume of a standard bottle. JERREEDS (16) [noun] A blunt Turkish or Arabian javelin or lance used in horseback games and contests. JERRICAN (17) [noun] A robust fuel container made from pressed steel. JERRYCAN (20) [noun] A robust fuel container made from pressed steel. JERSEYED (19) [adjective] Wearing a jersey or clothed in a jersey garment. | [verb] Past tense of jersey, meaning to dress in or provide with a jersey. JESTINGS (16) [noun] Plural of jesting; instances of joking, mocking, or making jokes. | [verb] Third person singular present tense of jest; to say or do something in jest or mockingly. JESUITIC (17) [adjective] Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Jesuits or their principles. | [adjective] Practicing or characterized by cunning, deceit, or equivocation; employing subtle or devious methods. JESUITRY (18) [noun] The principles, practices, or methods of the Jesuits, or behavior characterized by subtle or equivocating reasoning. | [noun] Crafty or equivocal dealing; casuistry. JETBEADS (18) [noun] A shrub of the genus Rhodotypos, native to Asia, bearing small white flowers and shiny black berries. | [noun] The berries of this plant, used in ornamental arrangements. JETLINER (15) [noun] A jet-propelled airliner. JETPORTS (17) [noun] Plural of jetport, an airport designed for jet aircraft. JETTIEST (15) [adjective] Superlative form of "jetty," meaning most resembling or characteristic of a jetty, or most dark and shiny like jet (the black mineral). JETTISON (15) [noun] (collective) Items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon. | [noun] The action of jettisoning items. | [verb] To eject from a boat, submarine, aircraft, spaceship or hot-air balloon, so as to lighten the load. JETTYING (19) [verb] Present participle of "jetty," meaning to project out or extend like a jetty, or to construct a jetty. | [verb] To throw overboard or discard cargo from a ship. JEWELERS (18) [noun] A person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry. JEWELING (19) [verb] The present participle of "jewel," meaning to adorn or set with jewels. | [verb] To cut or polish gemstones into faceted shapes. JEWELLED (19) [verb] To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems. | [adjective] Set with jewels JEWELLER (18) [noun] A person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry. JEZEBELS (26) [noun] Plural of Jezebel; a wicked, immoral, or shameless woman. | [noun] Women who paint their faces or dress immodestly (biblical reference). JIBBOOMS (21) [noun] A spar that extends forward from a ship's bowsprit. | [noun] Plural of jibboom, a nautical term for an extension of the bowsprit on a sailing vessel. JIBINGLY (21) JIGABOOS (18) [noun] A black person | [noun] Any dark-skinned person (frequently an Arab or Middle Eastern person). JIGGERED (18) [verb] To alter or adjust, particularly in ways not originally intended. | [verb] To use a jigger. | [verb] To move, send, or drive with a jerk; to jerk; also, to drive or send over with a jerk, as a golf ball. JIGGLIER (17) [adjective] More inclined to jiggle or move with quick, repeated bouncing motions. JIGGLING (18) [verb] To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle. | [verb] To shake, rattle, or wiggle. | [noun] A motion that jiggles. JIGSAWED (20) [verb] Past tense of jigsaw; to cut or fit together irregularly like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, or to move in a zigzag pattern. JILLIONS (15) [noun] An unspecified large number (of). JIMMYING (23) [verb] To pry (something, especially a lock) open with or as if with a crowbar. JINGALLS (16) [noun] A large musket or blunderbuss formerly used in India and the Middle East. JINGKOES (20) JINGLERS (16) [noun] Plural of jingler; things or people that jingle, or devices that produce jingling sounds. | [noun] In some contexts, small bells or metal objects attached to clothing or instruments that create jingling noises. JINGLIER (16) [adjective] More jingly; making more jingling sounds. | [adjective] More inclined to jingle or characterized by more jingling qualities. JINGLING (17) [verb] To make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself. | [verb] To cause to make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself. | [verb] To rhyme or sound with a jingling effect. JINGOISH (19) JINGOISM (18) [noun] Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism, especially with regards to foreign policy. | [noun] A jingoistic attitude, comment, etc. | [noun] Chauvinism. JINGOIST (16) [noun] A person who advocates aggressive nationalism or bellicose foreign policy. | [adjective] Of or relating to jingoism or jingoists. JIPIJAPA (26) [noun] A lightweight straw hat made from the stalks of a South American plant, typically woven into a panama-style hat. | [noun] The plant (Carludovica palmata) from which this straw is obtained. JITTERED (16) [verb] To be nervous. | [verb] (data visualization) To randomly position of data points to avoid visual overlap. JIUJITSU (22) [noun] A method of self-defence established in Japan emphasizing “jū” (soft or gentle) “jutsu” (art or technique). Japanese martial art that utilizes a large variety of techniques in defense against an opponent. | [noun] Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a related art, derived from judo. | [noun] Precision maneuvering. JIUJUTSU (22) [noun] A Japanese martial art emphasizing grappling, joint locks, and throws without the use of weapons. JOBNAMES (19) JOCKETTE (21) JOCKEYED (25) [verb] To ride (a horse) in a race. | [verb] To jostle by riding against. | [verb] To maneuver (something) by skill for one's advantage. JOCOSELY (20) [adverb] In a joking or humorous manner; playfully or facetiously. JOCOSITY (20) [noun] The quality of being joking or humorous in manner or speech; jocularity. JOCUNDLY (21) [adverb] In a cheerful, lighthearted, or merry manner. JODHPURS (21) [noun] Flared riding trousers of heavy cloth, fitting tightly from knee to ankle. JOGGINGS (18) [noun] The plural of jogging; instances or sessions of running at a steady, moderate pace for exercise. | [noun] Loose-fitting sweatpants or athletic pants, typically worn for casual exercise or leisure (chiefly British usage). JOGGLERS (17) [noun] People who jog while juggling objects, typically as a form of exercise or entertainment. JOGGLING (18) [verb] To shake slightly; to push suddenly but slightly, so as to cause to shake or totter; to jostle; to jog. | [verb] To shake or totter; to slip out of place. | [verb] To jog or run while juggling. | [noun] The act of juggling while jogging. JOHANNES (18) JOHNBOAT (20) [noun] A flat-bottomed boat with a very shallow draft, whose bow and stern are both squared off JOHNNIES (18) [noun] A prostitute's client. | [noun] A device or place to urinate and defecate: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also a chamber pot or outhouse. | [noun] A Western man traveling in East Asia. JOINABLE (17) [adjective] Capable of being joined or connected together. JOINDERS (16) [noun] The plural of joinder, referring to the joining together of parties or claims in a legal action. | [noun] In card games, instances of a player joining in or matching another player's bet or action. JOININGS (16) [noun] The plural of joining; instances or points where things are joined together or connected. | [noun] The act or process of fastening or uniting separate parts into a whole. JOINTERS (15) [noun] One that joints. | [noun] Any of various tools used to construct or finish joints, especially: | [noun] An equivalent machine, notably used to produce a flat surface on boards. JOINTING (16) [verb] To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together | [verb] To join; to connect; to unite; to combine. | [verb] To provide with a joint or joints; to articulate. JOINTURE (15) [noun] A joining; a joint. | [noun] An estate settled on a wife, which she is to enjoy after her husband's death, for her own life at least, in satisfaction of dower. | [verb] To settle a jointure upon. JOISTING (16) [verb] Present participle of "joist," meaning to furnish or support with joists (horizontal beams that support a floor or ceiling). JOKESTER (19) [noun] A person who tells jokes; a joker. | [noun] A person who plays practical jokes. | [noun] Jester, court jester. JOKINESS (19) [noun] The state or condition of being joky. JOKINGLY (23) [adverb] In a joking manner. JOLLIEST (15) [adjective] Full of merriment and high spirits; jovial. | [adjective] Full of life and mirth; jouous; merry. | [adjective] Splendid, excellent, pleasant JOLLYING (19) [verb] To amuse or divert. | [noun] The act of one who jollies; amusement; diversion. JOLTIEST (15) [adjective] Superlative form of jolty; characterized by the most sudden, abrupt movements or shocks. JONGLEUR (16) [noun] An itinerant entertainer in medieval England and France; roles included song, music, acrobatics etc.; a troubadour. | [noun] A juggler; a conjurer. | [noun] A mountebank. JONQUILS (24) [noun] A fragrant bulb flower (Narcissus jonquilla), a species of daffodil. | [noun] A shade of yellow. JOSTLERS (15) [noun] People who push, bump, or elbow others, especially in a crowd. | [noun] People who compete or struggle against each other. JOSTLING (16) [verb] To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside. | [verb] To move through by pushing and shoving. | [verb] To be close to or in physical contact with. JOTTINGS (16) [noun] A brief note or sketch JOUNCIER (17) [adjective] Bumpy or bouncy JOUNCING (18) [verb] To jolt; to shake, especially by rough riding or by driving over obstructions. | [noun] A motion that jounces. JOURNALS (15) [noun] A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook. | [noun] A newspaper or magazine dealing with a particular subject. | [noun] A chronological record of payments. JOURNEYS (18) [noun] A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage. | [noun] Any process or progression likened to a journey, especially one that involves difficulties or personal development. | [noun] A day. JOUSTERS (15) [noun] Plural of jouster; people who compete in jousts, medieval combat between armed knights on horseback. | [noun] In some contexts, athletes or competitors who engage in jousting competitions. JOUSTING (16) [verb] To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt. | [verb] To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally) | [verb] To touch penises while engaging in a sex act, especially oral sex. JOVIALLY (21) [adverb] In a cheerful and friendly manner; with good humor and warmth. JOVIALTY (21) JOWLIEST (18) [adjective] Superlative form of jowly; having the most prominent or sagging jowls. JOYANCES (20) [noun] Plural of joyance; the feeling or state of joy and gladness. | [noun] Archaic term for enjoyment or pleasure. JOYFULLY (24) [adverb] In a joyful manner; joyously. JOYOUSLY (21) [adverb] In a joyful manner; joyfully. JOYRIDER (19) [noun] A person who takes a vehicle without the owner's permission for the purpose of driving it for pleasure. | [noun] A person who rides along as a passenger for enjoyment. JOYRIDES (19) [noun] An instance of driving a motor vehicle in a carefree or reckless manner, especially a vehicle which has been taken without the permission of the owner. | [noun] A ride taken for enjoyment. | [verb] To take a joyride. JOYSTICK (24) [noun] A mechanical device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer or other equipment. | [noun] A penis. | [verb] To manoeuvre by means of a joystick. JUBILANT (17) [adjective] In a state of elation. JUBILATE (17) [verb] To show elation or triumph; to rejoice. JUBILEES (17) [noun] (Jewish history) A special year of emancipation supposed to be kept every fifty years, when farming was abandoned and Hebrew slaves were set free. | [noun] A 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 70th anniversary. | [noun] A special year (originally held every hundred years, then fifty, and then fewer) in which remission from sin could be granted as well as indulgences upon making a pilgrimage to Rome. JUDDERED (18) [verb] To spasm or shake violently. | [verb] To move with a stop-start motion, as if experiencing a strong resistance or when decelerating brusquely. JUDGMENT (19) [noun] The act of judging. | [noun] The power or faculty of performing such operations; especially, when unqualified, the faculty of judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely | [noun] The conclusion or result of judging; an opinion; a decision. JUDICIAL (18) [noun] That branch of government which is responsible for maintaining the courts of law and for the administration of justice. | [adjective] Of or relating to the administration of justice. | [adjective] Of or relating to the court system or the judicial branch of government. JUDOISTS (16) [noun] Plural of judoist; athletes who practice and compete in judo, a Japanese martial art. JUGGLERS (17) [noun] Agent noun of juggle; one who either literally juggles objects, or figuratively juggles tasks. | [noun] A person who practices juggling. | [noun] A person who performs tricks using sleight of hand, a conjurer, prestidigitator. JUGGLERY (20) [noun] Deceptive or fraudulent manipulation; trickery or sleight of hand. JUGGLING (18) [verb] To manipulate objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner. Juggling may also include assorted other circus skills such as the diabolo, devil sticks, hat, and cigar box manipulation as well. | [verb] To handle or manage many tasks at once. | [verb] To deceive by trick or artifice. | [noun] The art of moving objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner. JUGHEADS (20) [noun] Plural of jughead; a stupid or foolish person. JUGULARS (16) [noun] A jugular vein. | [noun] (by extension) Any critical vulnerability. JUGULATE (16) [verb] To cut the throat of. JUICIEST (17) [adjective] Having lots of juice. | [adjective] (of a story, etc.) Exciting; titillating. | [adjective] (of a blow, strike, etc.) Strong, painful. JUJITSUS (22) [noun] Plural of jujitsu, a Japanese martial art of unarmed combat using holds, throws, and leverage techniques. JUJUISMS (24) JUJUISTS (22) JUJUTSUS (22) JULIENNE (15) [noun] A garnish of vegetables cut into long, thin strips. | [verb] To prepare by cutting in this way. JUMBLERS (19) JUMBLING (20) [verb] To mix or confuse. | [verb] To meet or unite in a confused way. | [noun] The act by which something is jumbled or confused. JUMBUCKS (25) [noun] A sheep. JUMPIEST (19) [adjective] Nervous and excited. JUMPOFFS (25) JUMPSUIT (19) [noun] A one-piece item of clothing originally used by parachutists | [noun] A similar item of clothing used for outdoor sports such as skiing JUNCTION (17) [noun] The act of joining, or the state of being joined. | [noun] A place where two things meet, especially where two roads meet. | [noun] The boundary between two physically different materials, especially between conductors, semiconductors, or metals. JUNCTURE (17) [noun] A place where things join, a junction. | [noun] A critical moment in time. | [noun] The manner of moving (transition) or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds; a suprasegmental phonemic cue, by which a listener can distinguish between two otherwise identical sequences of sounds that have different meanings. JUNGLIER (16) [adjective] Overgrown with jungle. JUNIPERS (17) [noun] Any shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus of the cypress family, which is characterized by pointed, needle-like leaves and aromatic berry-like cones. | [noun] One of a number of coniferous trees which resemble junipers. | [noun] Gin. JUNKETED (20) [verb] To attend a junket; to feast. | [verb] To go on a junket; to travel. | [verb] To regale or entertain with a feast. JUNKETER (19) JUNKIEST (19) JUNKYARD (23) [noun] A place where rubbish is placed. | [noun] A business that sells used metal or items. JURATORY (18) JURISTIC (17) JUSSIVES (18) JUSTICES (17) [noun] The state or characteristic of being just or fair. | [noun] The ideal of fairness, impartiality, etc., especially with regard to the punishment of wrongdoing. | [noun] Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another. JUSTLING (16) JUSTNESS (15) JUTTYING (19) JUVENALS (18) JUVENILE (18) [noun] A prepubescent child. | [noun] A person younger than the age of majority; a minor. | [noun] A person younger than the age of full criminal responsibility, such that the person either cannot be held criminally liable or is subject to less severe forms of punishment.

JABBERERS (20) [noun] Plural of jabberer; people who talk rapidly, indistinctly, or excessively. JABBERING (21) [verb] To talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly; to utter gibberish or nonsense. | [verb] To utter rapidly or indistinctly; to gabble. | [noun] Speech that jabbers; gibberish. JABORANDI (19) [noun] Any of several species of the genus Pilocarpus of plants, some of which are important medicinally. JACARANDA (19) [noun] Any of several trees, of the genus Jacaranda, native to tropical South America, that have pale purple, funnel-shaped flowers. | [noun] The hard, dark wood of these trees. | [noun] A trade name for similar hardwood timber from certain species of Dalbergia, notably Dalbergia frutescens, Dalbergia nigra and Dalbergia refusa. JACINTHES (21) [noun] Plural of jacinthe, a variant spelling of hyacinth, a flowering plant with fragrant bell-shaped flowers. JACKAROOS (22) [noun] A white man living outside of a white settlement. | [noun] A trainee station manager or owner, working as a stockman or farm hand; formerly, a young man of independent means working at a station in a supernumerary capacity to gain experience. JACKASSES (22) [noun] A male donkey | [noun] A foolish or stupid person | [noun] An inappropriately rude or obnoxious person JACKBOOTS (24) [noun] A glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era | [noun] The spirit that motivates a totalitarian or overly militaristic regime or policy JACKEROOS (22) [noun] A white man living outside of a white settlement. | [noun] A trainee station manager or owner, working as a stockman or farm hand; formerly, a young man of independent means working at a station in a supernumerary capacity to gain experience. JACKETING (23) [verb] To enclose or encase in a jacket or other covering. JACKFRUIT (25) [noun] A tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit. | [noun] The large fruit from this tree. JACKKNIFE (29) [noun] A compact folding knife. | [noun] The front-dive pike, in which the body folds and unfolds. | [noun] A semi-trailer truck accident in which the vehicle mimics the closing of a jack-knife. JACKLIGHT (26) [noun] A spotlight or lamp mounted on a car. JACKROLLS (22) JACKSCREW (27) [noun] A jack (mechanical lifting device) which is operated by turning a leadscrew. JACKSMELT (24) [noun] A small silvery fish of the smelt family found in Pacific coastal waters from California to British Columbia. JACKSTAYS (25) [noun] A stay (rope, bar or batten), running along a ship's yard, to which is attached the head of a square sail. | [noun] A cable between two ships or from a ship to a fixed point which can be used to support a load during transfer of personnel or materiel along the cable. | [noun] A line (rope, webbing or cable), attached to a boat at the ends, to which a safety harness can be clipped to restrain falling in rough conditions and to prevent falling overboard. JACKSTRAW (25) [noun] (usually plural) One of the pieces used for the game variously called jackstraws or pick-up-sticks. | [noun] An insignificant person. | [adjective] Resembling a bundle of jackstraws that has been strewn on a surface. JACOBUSES (20) [noun] Plural of jacobus, a gold coin formerly used in Scotland and England, named after King James I. JACQUARDS (28) [noun] Fabric woven on a Jacquard loom. | [noun] Fabric resembling a jacquard, but woven by a different process. | [noun] A Jacquard loom. JACQUERIE (27) [noun] A violent revolt by peasants. JACULATED (19) [verb] Past tense of jaculate; to throw or hurl something with force. | [verb] To utter ejaculations or exclamations. JACULATES (18) [verb] To throw or hurl with force. | [verb] To ejaculate or discharge suddenly. JADEDNESS (18) [noun] The quality or state of being jaded; weariness, cynicism, or lack of enthusiasm resulting from overexposure or excessive indulgence. JAGGARIES (18) JAGGEDEST (19) [adjective] Superlative form of jagged; having the most sharp, irregular, or pointed edges or surfaces. JAGGERIES (18) [noun] Unrefined brown sugar made from palm sap or sugarcane juice, commonly used in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine. JAILBIRDS (19) [noun] A prisoner or an ex-prisoner JAILBREAK (22) [noun] An escape from prison. | [verb] To escape from prison. | [verb] To modify the firmware of an electronic device, especially a mobile phone, in order to remove restrictions that prevent it from running unofficial software. JAILHOUSE (19) [noun] A building containing a prison. JALAPENOS (18) [noun] A cultivar of hot chili pepper, Capsicum annuum. JALOPPIES (20) [noun] Old, decrepit, or unreliable automobiles. | [noun] Plural of jalopy, a cheap or poorly maintained car. JALOUSIES (16) [noun] (naval architecture) A component in a ventilation system. | [noun] Upward sloping window slats which form a blind or shutter, allowing light and air in but excluding rain and direct sun. | [noun] A pastry with the upper side sliced before final baking to resemble a wooden slatted blind. JAMBALAYA (23) [noun] Any of various of rice-based dishes common in Louisiana Cajun or Creole cooking; most often with shrimp, oysters, chicken or ham. JAMBOREES (20) [noun] A boisterous or lavish celebration or party. | [noun] A frolic or spree. | [noun] A large rally of Scouts or Guides. JANGLIEST (17) [adjective] Superlative form of jangling; having the most discordant, metallic, or clanging sound quality. JANISSARY (19) [noun] An infantry soldier, often of Christian descent and forcibly converted to Islam, in a former elite Turkish (Ottoman) guard (disbanded in 1826); by extension, any Turkish soldier, particularly one escorting a traveller. | [noun] An elite, highly loyal supporter. JAPANIZED (28) [verb] Made Japanese in character, style, or culture. JAPANIZES (27) [verb] To make Japanese in character or style; to adopt or adapt to Japanese customs, language, or culture. JAPANNERS (18) [noun] People from Japan or those of Japanese descent. | [verb] Third-person singular present tense of "jappan," an alternative spelling of "japan" (to coat with a hard black lacquer or varnish). JAPANNING (19) [noun] European technique of creating lacquerware in imitation of traditional Japanese style. JAPONICAS (20) [noun] Any of several plants originally native to Japan. JARGONELS (17) [noun] A type of early pear with a yellowish-green skin, historically cultivated in Europe. JARGONING (18) JARGONISH (20) JARGONIZE (26) [verb] To speak or write using jargon. | [verb] To convert into jargon; to express using jargon. JAROSITES (16) [noun] Hydrated iron sulfate minerals that form in oxidized ore deposits and acidic environments, often yellowish-brown in color. JAROVIZED (29) [verb] Subjected to jarovization, a process of exposing seeds or plants to prolonged cold treatment to induce flowering or accelerate growth. JAROVIZES (28) [verb] To subject seeds or plants to a period of cold treatment to promote flowering or germination. | [verb] To vernalize; to expose seeds to cold temperatures to induce developmental changes. JARRINGLY (20) [adverb] In a manner that is jarring; causing a sudden shock or surprise that is unpleasant or disruptive. JAUNDICED (20) [adjective] Affected with jaundice. | [adjective] Prejudiced; envious. JAUNDICES (19) [noun] Plural of jaundice, a medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to excess bilirubin. | [verb] Third person singular present tense of jaundice, meaning to cause jaundice or to prejudice someone's judgment or perception. JAUNTIEST (16) [adjective] Airy; showy; finical. | [adjective] (by extension) Characterized by an affected or fantastical manner. | [adjective] Dapper or stylish. JAVELINAS (19) [noun] The peccary, especially the collared peccary. JAVELINED (20) [verb] Past tense of javelin; to throw a javelin or to strike with a javelin. JAWBONERS (21) JAWBONING (22) [verb] To talk persistently in an attempt to persuade somebody to cooperate. | [noun] Persistent persuasive talk. JAYHAWKER (29) [noun] A member of the University of Kansas athletic teams. | [noun] A guerrilla fighter from Kansas during the Civil War era, particularly those who engaged in raids into slave states. JAYWALKED (27) [verb] To behave as a jaywalker; to violate pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or to walk in the part of the street intended for vehicles rather than on the sidewalk. JAYWALKER (26) [noun] A pedestrian who crosses a street illegally or in a dangerous manner. JAZZINESS (34) [noun] The quality or state of being jazzy; having the characteristics of jazz music such as liveliness, improvisation, or stylish energy. JEALOUSLY (19) [adverb] In a jealous manner. JEERINGLY (20) [adverb] In a manner that expresses mockery, ridicule, or derision toward someone or something. JELLIFIED (20) [verb] To form a jelly; to gel. | [verb] To make into a jelly. JELLIFIES (19) [verb] To form a jelly; to gel. | [verb] To make into a jelly. JELLYFISH (25) [noun] An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance. JELLYLIKE (23) [adjective] Resembling or having the consistency of jelly; soft, quivering, and gelatinous in texture. JELUTONGS (17) [noun] Dyera costulata, a tree of the oleander subfamily. | [noun] The resin derived from this tree, once sometimes used in the production of rubber. JEOPARDED (20) [verb] Past tense of jeopardy, meaning to put at risk or in danger. JEREMIADS (19) [noun] A long speech or prose work that bitterly laments the state of society and its morals, and often contains a prophecy of its coming downfall. JERKINESS (20) [noun] The quality or state of being jerky; sudden, abrupt, or spasmodic movements or motions. JERKWATER (23) [noun] A train on a branch line. | [noun] A jerkwater town. | [adjective] Of an inhabited place, small, insignificant, and backward. JEROBOAMS (20) [noun] A bottle of champagne or Burgundy wine containing 3 liters of fluid, four times the volume of a standard bottle. | [noun] A bottle of Bordeaux wine containing 4.5 liters of fluid, six times the volume of a standard bottle. JERRICANS (18) [noun] A robust fuel container made from pressed steel. JERRYCANS (21) [noun] A robust fuel container made from pressed steel. JESSAMINE (18) [noun] Any of several plants, of the genus Jasminum, mostly native to Asia, having fragrant white or yellow flowers. | [noun] The perfume obtained from these plants. | [noun] Any of several unrelated plants having a similar perfume. JESUITISM (18) [noun] The principles, practices, or methods of the Jesuits, especially when regarded as crafty or equivocal. | [noun] Cunning or deceitful reasoning or argument. JETLINERS (16) [noun] A jet-propelled airliner. JETTISONS (16) [noun] (collective) Items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon. | [noun] The action of jettisoning items. | [verb] To eject from a boat, submarine, aircraft, spaceship or hot-air balloon, so as to lighten the load. JEWELLERS (19) [noun] A person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry. JEWELLERY (22) [noun] Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones. JEWELLIKE (23) [adjective] Resembling or having the quality of a jewel; brilliantly colored, sparkling, or precious in appearance. JEWELLING (20) [verb] The act of adorning or decorating with jewels or gems. | [verb] In watchmaking, the process of inserting jewels into a timepiece to reduce friction. JEWELRIES (19) [noun] Plural of jewelry; articles of personal adornment such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings made from precious metals and gemstones. JEWELWEED (23) [noun] A North American plant with succulent stems and orange or yellow flowers that typically grows in moist shaded areas, also known as touch-me-not. | [noun] The seeds of this plant, which burst open when touched to disperse seeds. JEWFISHES (25) [noun] Any of several fish species, principally groupers and similar-appearing fish JIGGERING (19) [verb] To alter or adjust, particularly in ways not originally intended. | [verb] To use a jigger. | [verb] To move, send, or drive with a jerk; to jerk; also, to drive or send over with a jerk, as a golf ball. JIGGLIEST (18) [adjective] Most inclined to jiggle; having the greatest tendency to move with quick, small movements or vibrations. JIGSAWING (21) [verb] Present participle of jigsaw; to cut or fit together pieces like a jigsaw puzzle, or to move with a jerky, up-and-down motion. JINGLIEST (17) [adjective] Having the most jingle; making the most jingling sounds or having the most jingling quality. JINGOISMS (19) [noun] Plural of jingoism; extreme patriotism or bellicose foreign policy based on national superiority. JINGOISTS (17) [noun] People who advocate aggressive nationalism or foreign policy; those who show excessive patriotism or belligerence toward other countries. JIPIJAPAS (27) [noun] Plural of jipijapa, a type of palm plant from Central and South America whose leaves are used to make Panama hats and other woven goods. JITTERBUG (19) [noun] A one-stringed instrument (monochord) that consists of a wire string attached to something solid like the side of a house, and played with a piece of metal or glass, originating in the African American traditional music of Mississippi in the United States. | [noun] A nervous or jittery person. | [noun] A jazz musician or aficionado. JITTERIER (16) [adjective] More nervous, jittery, or prone to sudden involuntary movements. JITTERING (17) [verb] To be nervous. | [verb] (data visualization) To randomly position of data points to avoid visual overlap. | [noun] The act or motion of one who jitters. JIUJITSUS (23) [noun] Plural of jiujitsu, a Japanese martial art involving grappling and throwing techniques. JIUJUTSUS (23) [noun] Plural of jiujutsu, a Japanese martial art emphasizing grappling and leverage techniques. JOBBERIES (20) [noun] Plural of jobbery; the practice of using one's position for private gain or engaging in dishonest dealings, especially in public office. JOBHOLDER (22) [noun] Someone who is employed in a regular job JOCKETTES (22) [noun] A female jockey. | [noun] The female equivalent of a jock. JOCKEYING (26) [verb] To ride (a horse) in a race. | [verb] To jostle by riding against. | [verb] To maneuver (something) by skill for one's advantage. JOCKSTRAP (24) [noun] An athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals during strenuous exercise. JOCULARLY (21) [adverb] In a joking or humorous manner; with jocularity or playful humor. JOCUNDITY (22) [noun] The quality or state of being jocund; cheerfulness, gaiety, or lightheartedness. JOHNBOATS (21) [noun] A flat-bottomed boat with a very shallow draft, whose bow and stern are both squared off JOINERIES (16) [noun] The plural of joinery, which is the craft or work of joining pieces of wood together, especially in the construction of furniture and interior fittings. | [noun] Joints or connections made by a joiner in woodwork. JOINTEDLY (20) JOINTRESS (16) [noun] A widow who has a jointure; a dowager. JOINTURED (17) [adjective] Having a jointure; settled with a jointure (a widow's share of her husband's estate). JOINTURES (16) [noun] A joining; a joint. | [noun] An estate settled on a wife, which she is to enjoy after her husband's death, for her own life at least, in satisfaction of dower. JOINTWORM (21) [noun] A larva of a chalcid wasp that infests the stems of grains and grasses, causing galls or swellings on the joints of the plant. JOKESTERS (20) [noun] A person who tells jokes; a joker. | [noun] A person who plays practical jokes. | [noun] Jester, court jester. JOLLIFIED (20) [verb] Past tense of jollify; to make jolly or cause to be in good spirits; to celebrate in a lively manner. JOLLIFIES (19) [verb] Third person singular simple present indicative form of "jollify," meaning to make jolly or to celebrate in a jovial manner. JOLLITIES (16) [noun] The state of being jolly; cheerfulness. | [noun] Revelry or festivity; a merry or festive gathering. | [noun] Things, remarks, or characteristics which are enjoyable. JONGLEURS (17) [noun] An itinerant entertainer in medieval England and France; roles included song, music, acrobatics etc.; a troubadour. | [noun] A juggler; a conjurer. | [noun] A mountebank. JOUNCIEST (18) [adjective] Bumpy or bouncy JOURNEYED (20) [verb] To travel, to make a trip or voyage. JOURNEYER (19) JOVIALITY (22) [noun] The quality or state of being jovial; cheerfulness and friendliness. JOYFULLER (22) JOYLESSLY (22) [adverb] In a manner devoid of joy or pleasure; without happiness or cheerfulness. JOYPOPPED (26) JOYPOPPER (25) JOYRIDDEN (21) [verb] Past tense of joyride; to take a vehicle for a ride for pleasure, especially without the owner's permission. JOYRIDERS (20) [noun] People who steal and drive vehicles for pleasure without intent to keep them. | [noun] People who ride in a vehicle driven by someone else for excitement. JOYRIDING (21) [verb] To take a joyride. | [noun] An instance of somebody taking a joyride. JOYSTICKS (25) [noun] A mechanical device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer or other equipment. | [noun] A penis. JUBILANCE (20) [noun] A state of great joy and triumph; exultation. | [noun] The act or expression of rejoicing. JUBILATED (19) [verb] To show elation or triumph; to rejoice. JUBILATES (18) [verb] To show elation or triumph; to rejoice. JUDDERING (19) [verb] To spasm or shake violently. | [verb] To move with a stop-start motion, as if experiencing a strong resistance or when decelerating brusquely. JUDGEMENT (20) [noun] The act of judging. | [noun] The power or faculty of performing such operations; especially, when unqualified, the faculty of judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely | [noun] The conclusion or result of judging; an opinion; a decision. JUDGESHIP (23) [noun] The office or position of a judge. | [noun] The term or period during which a judge serves in office. JUDGMATIC (22) [adjective] Having or displaying an excessively critical or judgmental attitude toward others. | [adjective] Prone to making judgments, especially harsh or premature ones. JUDGMENTS (20) [noun] The act of judging. | [noun] The power or faculty of performing such operations; especially, when unqualified, the faculty of judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely | [noun] The conclusion or result of judging; an opinion; a decision. JUDICIARY (22) [noun] The collective body of judges, justices, etc. | [noun] The court system, inclusive of clerical staff, etc. JUDICIOUS (19) [adjective] Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking. JUGGLINGS (19) [noun] The plural of juggling, referring to multiple instances or types of the act of tossing and catching objects skillfully. | [verb] Third person singular present tense of juggle, meaning to manipulate multiple objects in the air or to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. JUGULATED (18) [verb] To cut the throat of. JUGULATES (17) [verb] To cut the throat of. JUICEHEAD (22) [noun] An alcoholic. | [noun] A bodybuilder that uses, or appears to use, steroids and is of poor intellect or by extension any large male. JUICELESS (18) [adjective] Lacking juice; dry. | [adjective] Lacking interest, vitality, or appeal; dull. JUICINESS (18) [noun] The quality or state of being juicy; the presence of juice or moisture in something. | [noun] In informal usage, the quality of being interesting, exciting, or full of appealing details. JUKEBOXES (29) [noun] A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music; it has push-buttons to make selections. | [noun] An automated carousel for the storage and retrieval of tapes, CD-ROMs, etc. | [noun] (by extension) A software application capable of replaying tracks from a digital music collection. JULIENNED (17) [verb] To prepare by cutting in this way. JULIENNES (16) [noun] A garnish of vegetables cut into long, thin strips. JUMPINESS (20) JUMPSUITS (20) [noun] A one-piece item of clothing originally used by parachutists | [noun] A similar item of clothing used for outdoor sports such as skiing JUNCTIONS (18) [noun] The act of joining, or the state of being joined. | [noun] A place where two things meet, especially where two roads meet. | [noun] The boundary between two physically different materials, especially between conductors, semiconductors, or metals. JUNCTURAL (18) JUNCTURES (18) [noun] A place where things join, a junction. | [noun] A critical moment in time. | [noun] The manner of moving (transition) or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds; a suprasegmental phonemic cue, by which a listener can distinguish between two otherwise identical sequences of sounds that have different meanings. JUNGLIEST (17) [adjective] Overgrown with jungle. JUNIORATE (16) JUNKETEER (20) [noun] A junketer. | [verb] To take part in a junket or banquet etc. JUNKETERS (20) JUNKETING (21) [verb] To attend a junket; to feast. | [verb] To go on a junket; to travel. | [verb] To regale or entertain with a feast. JUNKYARDS (24) [noun] A place where rubbish is placed. | [noun] A business that sells used metal or items. JURIDICAL (19) [adjective] Pertaining to the law or rule of law, legal; judicial, related to the administration of justice (as to jurisprudence, or to the function of a judge or court). JUSTICIAR (18) [noun] One who administers justice, particularly: | [noun] A justiciary: a believer in the doctrine (or heresy) that adherence to religious law redeems mankind before God. JUSTIFIED (20) [adjective] Having a justification. | [adjective] Of text, arranged on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned. | [verb] To provide an acceptable explanation for. JUSTIFIER (19) JUSTIFIES (19) [verb] To provide an acceptable explanation for. | [verb] To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant. | [verb] To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned. JUVENILES (19) [noun] A prepubescent child. | [noun] A person younger than the age of majority; a minor. | [noun] A person younger than the age of full criminal responsibility, such that the person either cannot be held criminally liable or is subject to less severe forms of punishment. JUVENILIA (19) [noun] Works produced during an artist's or author's youth. JUXTAPOSE (25) [verb] To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

JABORANDIS (20) [noun] Any of several species of the genus Pilocarpus of plants, some of which are important medicinally. JABOTICABA (23) [noun] A dark purple Brazilian fruit that grows directly on the trunk and branches of a tree, similar to a grape in appearance and flavor. JACARANDAS (20) [noun] Any of several trees, of the genus Jacaranda, native to tropical South America, that have pale purple, funnel-shaped flowers. | [noun] The hard, dark wood of these trees. | [noun] A trade name for similar hardwood timber from certain species of Dalbergia, notably Dalbergia frutescens, Dalbergia nigra and Dalbergia refusa. JACKANAPES (25) [noun] A monkey. | [noun] An impudent or mischievous person. | [noun] A jackanapes. JACKASSERY (26) [noun] The foolish or obnoxious behaviour of a jackass. JACKBOOTED (26) [adjective] Wearing jackboots; characteristic of or resembling a jackboot or the militaristic style associated with jackboots. | [adjective] Authoritarian or militaristic in manner or appearance. JACKETLESS (23) JACKFISHES (29) [noun] A jack (in any of the senses referring to types of fish). JACKFRUITS (26) [noun] A tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit. | [noun] The large fruit from this tree. JACKHAMMER (30) [noun] A portable percussive power tool that combines a hammer and chisel used to drill or break hard matter, for instance rock or concrete. | [verb] To use a jackhammer. | [verb] To break (something) using a jackhammer. JACKKNIFED (31) [verb] To fold in the middle, as a jackknife does. | [verb] To cause a semi-trailer truck to fold like a jackknife in a traffic accident. JACKKNIFES (30) [verb] To fold in the middle, as a jackknife does. | [verb] To cause a semi-trailer truck to fold like a jackknife in a traffic accident. JACKKNIVES (30) [noun] A compact folding knife. | [noun] The front-dive pike, in which the body folds and unfolds. | [noun] A semi-trailer truck accident in which the vehicle mimics the closing of a jack-knife. JACKLIGHTS (27) [noun] A spotlight or lamp mounted on a car. JACKRABBIT (27) [noun] Any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus | [verb] To make a sudden, rapid movement JACKROLLED (24) JACKSCREWS (28) [noun] A jack (mechanical lifting device) which is operated by turning a leadscrew. JACKSMELTS (25) JACKSTRAWS (26) [noun] (usually plural) One of the pieces used for the game variously called jackstraws or pick-up-sticks. | [noun] An insignificant person. JACQUERIES (28) [noun] A violent revolt by peasants. JACULATING (20) [verb] Throwing or darting something with a sudden movement. | [verb] (of certain plants) Ejecting seeds or spores forcefully. JAGGEDNESS (20) [noun] The quality or state of being jagged; the condition of having sharp, irregular projections or edges. JAGGHERIES (22) [noun] Unrefined sugar made by evaporating the sap of palm trees or sugar cane, used in India and other regions. | [noun] Plural of jaggery, a type of coarse brown sugar. JAGUARONDI (19) [noun] A small wild cat found in Central and South America, having a slender body and short legs. JAGUARUNDI (19) [noun] A medium-sized Central and South American wild cat, Puma yagouaroundi, Herpailurus yagouaroundi or Felis yagouaroundi. JAILBREAKS (23) [noun] An escape from prison. | [verb] To escape from prison. | [verb] To modify the firmware of an electronic device, especially a mobile phone, in order to remove restrictions that prevent it from running unofficial software. JAILHOUSES (20) [noun] A building containing a prison. JAMBALAYAS (24) [noun] Any of various of rice-based dishes common in Louisiana Cajun or Creole cooking; most often with shrimp, oysters, chicken or ham. JANISARIES (17) [noun] Members of an elite military unit of the Ottoman Empire, known for their loyalty to the sultan and their role as an infantry corps. | [noun] Any group of devoted followers or guards. JANITORIAL (17) [adjective] Relating to or denoting the work of a janitor or caretaker, especially in cleaning and maintaining buildings. JANIZARIES (26) [noun] An infantry soldier, often of Christian descent and forcibly converted to Islam, in a former elite Turkish (Ottoman) guard (disbanded in 1826); by extension, any Turkish soldier, particularly one escorting a traveller. | [noun] An elite, highly loyal supporter. JAPANIZING (29) [verb] Making something Japanese in character, style, or influence. JARDINIERE (18) [noun] A plantstand or flowerpot, especially one made of decorated pottery or porcelain. | [noun] Vegetables served as a garnish over meat. JARGONIZED (28) [verb] To speak or write using jargon. | [verb] To convert into jargon; to express using jargon. JARGONIZES (27) [verb] To speak or write using jargon. | [verb] To convert into jargon; to express using jargon. JAROVIZING (30) [verb] To expose seeds or plants to a period of cold temperature to promote flowering or germination, a technique used in agriculture. JASPERWARE (22) [noun] A form of pottery that has a stoneware body which is either white or colored, which is noted for its matte finish. It is a popular blue-and-white ware, but it comes in many other colors. JAUNDICING (21) [verb] Present participle of jaundice; causing someone to have a biased, prejudiced, or bitter perspective, typically due to envy or resentment. JAUNTINESS (17) [noun] The quality of being jaunty; a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance. JAVELINING (21) [verb] Throwing a javelin; participating in the javelin throw event in track and field. JAWBONINGS (23) [noun] Plural of jawboning; instances of using rhetoric or persuasion, especially by a government official, to influence economic behavior without legal enforcement. | [verb] Third person singular present tense of jawbone; to talk persistently or persuasively, particularly about economic policy. JAWBREAKER (26) [noun] A large, extremely hard, boiled candy, typically spherical. | [noun] A long, hard-to-pronounce word. JAYHAWKERS (30) [noun] Members of the University of Kansas athletic teams. | [noun] Guerrilla fighters from Kansas during the American Civil War era who conducted raids, particularly in Kansas and Missouri. JAYWALKERS (27) [noun] People who cross a street illegally or without regard for traffic signals and vehicle traffic. JAYWALKING (28) [verb] To behave as a jaywalker; to violate pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or to walk in the part of the street intended for vehicles rather than on the sidewalk. | [noun] Present participle of jaywalk. JEALOUSIES (17) [noun] A state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity. | [noun] A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold. | [noun] Envy towards another's possessions JEJUNENESS (24) [noun] The quality or state of being jejune; lack of nutritive value or interest; dullness or insipidity. JEJUNITIES (24) [noun] The quality or state of being jejune; lack of nutritive value or interest; dullness or insipidity. JELLIFYING (24) [verb] To form a jelly; to gel. | [verb] To make into a jelly. JEOPARDIES (20) [noun] Plural of jeopardy; situations of danger or risk. | [verb] Third person singular present tense of jeopardize; puts at risk or in danger. JEOPARDING (21) [verb] Present participle of jeopardy, meaning to put at risk or in danger; to expose to loss or peril. JEOPARDISE (20) [verb] To put in jeopardy, to threaten. JEOPARDIZE (29) [verb] To put in jeopardy, to threaten. JESSAMINES (19) [noun] Any of several plants, of the genus Jasminum, mostly native to Asia, having fragrant white or yellow flowers. | [noun] The perfume obtained from these plants. | [noun] Any of several unrelated plants having a similar perfume. JESUITICAL (19) [adjective] Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Jesuits or their principles. | [adjective] Using or involving subtle, equivocal, or casuistic reasoning, especially for deceptive purposes. JESUITISMS (19) [noun] The plural of Jesuitism; doctrines, principles, or practices associated with the Jesuit order, or the use of subtle or equivocal reasoning, especially when considered cunning or deceptive. JESUITRIES (17) [noun] Plural of jesuitry; cunning or deceitful reasoning, especially the use of equivocation or mental reservation to justify deception. | [noun] The practices, principles, or methods associated with the Jesuit order. JETTISONED (18) [verb] To eject from a boat, submarine, aircraft, spaceship or hot-air balloon, so as to lighten the load. | [verb] To let go or get rid of as being useless or defective. JEWELWEEDS (24) [noun] Plural of jewelweed; plants of the genus Impatiens with succulent stems and colorful flowers, native to North America and Asia. JIMSONWEED (23) [noun] A poisonous plant of the Datura stramonium species, part of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. A hallucinogen occasionally ingested by those looking for a cheap high. | [noun] (by extension) Any poisonous plant of the Datura genus. JINGOISTIC (20) [adjective] Overly patriotic or nationalistic, often with an element of favouring war or an aggressive foreign policy. JINRICKSHA (26) [noun] A two-wheeled carriage pulled along by a person. JINRIKISHA (24) [noun] A two-wheeled carriage pulled along by a person. JITTERBUGS (20) [noun] A one-stringed instrument (monochord) that consists of a wire string attached to something solid like the side of a house, and played with a piece of metal or glass, originating in the African American traditional music of Mississippi in the United States. | [noun] A nervous or jittery person. | [noun] A jazz musician or aficionado. JITTERIEST (17) [adjective] Superlative form of jittery; most nervous, anxious, or restless. JOBHOLDERS (23) [noun] Someone who is employed in a regular job JOCKSTRAPS (25) [noun] An athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals during strenuous exercise. JOCOSENESS (19) [noun] The quality or state of being jocose; joking or humorous in manner or speech. JOCOSITIES (19) [noun] Plural of jocosity; instances or expressions of joking, jesting, or humorous behavior. | [noun] The quality or state of being humorous or playful in manner. JOCULARITY (22) [noun] The quality of being joking, humorous, or playful in manner or speech. | [noun] A joke or witty remark. JOHNNYCAKE (29) [noun] A dense, baked or fried flatbread made of cornmeal. JOINTURING (18) JOINTWORMS (22) JOKINESSES (21) [noun] The plural of jokiness; the quality or state of being joking or characterized by jokes. JOLLIFYING (24) [verb] Present participle of jollify; to make jolly or to engage in jolly festivities; to celebrate in a lively manner. JOURNALESE (17) [noun] A style of writing used in some newspapers and magazines, characterized by cliché, hyperbolic language and clipped syntax. JOURNALISM (19) [noun] The activity or profession of being a journalist. | [noun] The aggregating, writing, editing, and presenting of news or news articles for widespread distribution, typically in electronic publications and broadcast news media, for the purpose of informing the audience. | [noun] The style of writing characteristic of material in periodical print publications and broadcast news media, consisting of direct presentation of facts or events with an attempt to minimize analysis or interpretation. JOURNALIST (17) [noun] The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly. | [noun] One whose occupation is journalism, originally only writing in the printed press. | [noun] A reporter, who professionally does living reporting on news and current events. JOURNALIZE (26) [verb] To record in a journal. | [verb] To keep a journal. JOURNEYERS (20) [noun] Plural of journeyer; people who travel from one place to another. JOURNEYING (21) [verb] To travel, to make a trip or voyage. | [noun] Travel, travelling JOURNEYMAN (22) [noun] A tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman | [noun] A competent but undistinguished tradesman, especially one who works, and is paid by the day | [noun] A player who plays on many different teams during the course of his career JOURNEYMEN (22) [noun] A tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman | [noun] A competent but undistinguished tradesman, especially one who works, and is paid by the day | [noun] A player who plays on many different teams during the course of his career JOVIALTIES (20) JOYFULLEST (23) [adjective] Superlative form of joyful; most full of joy or happiness. JOYFULNESS (23) [noun] The state or quality of being full of joy; great happiness and cheerfulness. JOYOUSNESS (20) [noun] The quality or state of being joyous; great joy or delight. JOYPOPPERS (26) JOYPOPPING (27) JOYRIDINGS (22) [noun] Plural of joyride; instances of riding in a vehicle for pleasure, often taken without the owner's permission. JUBILANCES (21) [noun] Plural of jubilance; the state of joyful exultation or great rejoicing. | [noun] Expressions or demonstrations of jubilation and delight. JUBILANTLY (22) [adverb] In a jubilant manner; with great joy and celebration. JUBILARIAN (19) JUBILATING (20) [verb] To show elation or triumph; to rejoice. JUBILATION (19) [noun] A triumphant shouting; rejoicing; exultation. JUDGEMENTS (21) [noun] The act of judging. | [noun] The power or faculty of performing such operations; especially, when unqualified, the faculty of judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely | [noun] The conclusion or result of judging; an opinion; a decision. JUDGESHIPS (24) [noun] The plural of judgeship; the office, position, or term of a judge. JUDGMENTAL (21) [adjective] Of or relating to judgment. | [adjective] (chiefly of a person) Inclined to rashly pass judgment, critical. JUDICATORY (23) [noun] A court of law or a system of courts; a judicial tribunal. | [adjective] Of or relating to the administration of justice or courts of law. JUDICATURE (20) [noun] The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process. | [noun] The office or authority of a judge; jurisdiction. | [noun] Judges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary. JUDICIALLY (23) [adverb] In a manner relating to courts of law, judges, or the judicial system. | [adverb] In a way that shows careful judgment or discernment. JUGGERNAUT (19) [noun] A literal or metaphorical force or object regarded as unstoppable, that will crush all in its path. | [noun] (sometimes derogatory) A large, cumbersome truck or lorry, especially an artic. | [noun] An institution that incites destructive devotion or to which people are carelessly sacrificed. JUGGLERIES (19) [noun] Plural of jugglery; deceptive or fraudulent tricks or manipulations. | [noun] Skillful tricks performed by a juggler; sleight of hand. JUGULATING (19) [verb] To cut the throat of. JUICEHEADS (23) [noun] An alcoholic. | [noun] A bodybuilder that uses, or appears to use, steroids and is of poor intellect or by extension any large male. JULIENNING (18) [verb] To prepare by cutting in this way. JUNCTIONAL (19) JUNGLELIKE (22) [adjective] Resemblng a jungle. JUNIORATES (17) JUNKETEERS (21) [noun] A junketer. | [verb] To take part in a junket or banquet etc. JUSTICIARS (19) [noun] One who administers justice, particularly: | [noun] A justiciary: a believer in the doctrine (or heresy) that adherence to religious law redeems mankind before God. JUSTIFIERS (20) JUSTIFYING (24) [verb] To provide an acceptable explanation for. | [verb] To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant. | [verb] To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned. JUSTNESSES (17) JUVENILITY (23) JUXTAPOSED (27) [verb] To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison. | [adjective] Placed side by side often for comparison or contrast. JUXTAPOSES (26) [verb] To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

JABBERWOCKY (34) [noun] Invented or meaningless language; nonsense | [adjective] Meaningless, worthless | [adjective] Absurd, nonsense, nonsensical JABOTICABAS (24) [noun] A Brazilian tree (Myrciaria cauliflora) that produces dark purple edible berries, or the berries themselves. JACKHAMMERS (31) [noun] A portable percussive power tool that combines a hammer and chisel used to drill or break hard matter, for instance rock or concrete. | [verb] To use a jackhammer. | [verb] To break (something) using a jackhammer. JACKKNIFING (32) [verb] To fold in the middle, as a jackknife does. | [verb] To cause a semi-trailer truck to fold like a jackknife in a traffic accident. JACKRABBITS (28) [noun] Any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus JACKROLLING (25) JACTITATION (20) [noun] Bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment. | [noun] A false pretense of being married to somebody. | [noun] Extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed. JADEDNESSES (20) [noun] The plural of jadedness; the state or quality of being tired, cynical, or lacking enthusiasm, especially from excessive experience or exposure. JAGUARONDIS (20) [noun] Plural of jaguarundi, a small wild cat native to Central and South America with a long slender body and short legs. JAGUARUNDIS (20) [noun] A medium-sized Central and South American wild cat, Puma yagouaroundi, Herpailurus yagouaroundi or Felis yagouaroundi. JANISSARIES (18) [noun] An infantry soldier, often of Christian descent and forcibly converted to Islam, in a former elite Turkish (Ottoman) guard (disbanded in 1826); by extension, any Turkish soldier, particularly one escorting a traveller. | [noun] An elite, highly loyal supporter. JARDINIERES (19) [noun] A plantstand or flowerpot, especially one made of decorated pottery or porcelain. | [noun] Vegetables served as a garnish over meat. JARGONISTIC (21) [adjective] Characterised by jargon. JARGONIZING (29) [verb] To speak or write using jargon. | [verb] To convert into jargon; to express using jargon. JASPERWARES (23) [noun] A type of fine stoneware pottery developed by Josiah Wedgwood, characterized by its unglazed surface and typically featuring classical relief designs in contrasting colors. JAWBREAKERS (27) [noun] A large, extremely hard, boiled candy, typically spherical. | [noun] A long, hard-to-pronounce word. JAZZINESSES (36) [noun] The plural of jazziness; the quality or state of being jazzy, lively, or having characteristics of jazz music. JEALOUSNESS (18) [noun] The quality or state of being jealous; jealousy. JELLYFISHES (27) [noun] An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance. JEOPARDISED (22) [verb] To put in jeopardy, to threaten. JEOPARDISES (21) [verb] To put in jeopardy, to threaten. JEOPARDIZED (31) [verb] To put in jeopardy, to threaten. JEOPARDIZES (30) [verb] To put in jeopardy, to threaten. JERKINESSES (22) [noun] The plural of jerkiness; the quality or state of being jerky or characterized by sudden, abrupt movements. JETTISONING (19) [verb] To eject from a boat, submarine, aircraft, spaceship or hot-air balloon, so as to lighten the load. | [verb] To let go or get rid of as being useless or defective. JEWELLERIES (21) [noun] Plural of jewellery; ornaments made of precious metals and gems worn for personal adornment. | [noun] Collectively, items of jewelry or adornments. JIMSONWEEDS (24) [noun] A poisonous plant of the Datura stramonium species, part of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. A hallucinogen occasionally ingested by those looking for a cheap high. | [noun] (by extension) Any poisonous plant of the Datura genus. JINRICKSHAS (27) [noun] A two-wheeled carriage pulled along by a person. JINRIKISHAS (25) [noun] A two-wheeled carriage pulled along by a person. JITTERINESS (18) [noun] The quality or state of being jittery; nervousness or anxiety characterized by sudden involuntary movements or trembling. JOBLESSNESS (20) [noun] The state of being jobless or unemployed | [noun] The phenomenon or level of unemployment in an economy JOCUNDITIES (21) [noun] Plural of jocundity; the quality or state of being jocund; cheerfulness or lightheartedness. JOHNNYCAKES (30) [noun] A cornmeal pancake or fried cake, typically made with cornmeal, flour, and other ingredients, popular in American cuisine especially in the Southern United States. JOINTEDNESS (19) [noun] The quality or state of being jointed; the condition of having joints or articulations. JOINTRESSES (18) [noun] A widow who has a jointure; a dowager. JOURNALESES (18) JOURNALISMS (20) [noun] The plural form of journalism, referring to multiple instances, types, or practices of the profession or activity of writing for and publishing newspapers, magazines, and news websites. JOURNALISTS (18) [noun] The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly. | [noun] One whose occupation is journalism, originally only writing in the printed press. | [noun] A reporter, who professionally does living reporting on news and current events. JOURNALIZED (28) [verb] To record in a journal. | [verb] To keep a journal. JOURNALIZER (27) JOURNALIZES (27) [verb] To record in a journal. | [verb] To keep a journal. JOURNEYWORK (28) JOVIALITIES (21) [noun] Plural of joviality; instances or expressions of cheerfulness, merriment, and good humor. JOYLESSNESS (21) [noun] The state or quality of being without joy; lack of happiness or cheerfulness. JUBILARIANS (20) JUBILATIONS (20) [noun] A triumphant shouting; rejoicing; exultation. JUDGMATICAL (24) [adjective] Having or displaying an excessively critical or judgmental nature; prone to making harsh judgments. JUDICATURES (21) [noun] Plural of judicature; the administration of justice or the office and authority of a judge or court of law. JUDICIARIES (21) [noun] The collective body of judges, justices, etc. | [noun] The court system, inclusive of clerical staff, etc. JUDICIOUSLY (24) [adverb] In a judicious manner. JUGGERNAUTS (20) [noun] A literal or metaphorical force or object regarded as unstoppable, that will crush all in its path. | [noun] (sometimes derogatory) A large, cumbersome truck or lorry, especially an artic. | [noun] An institution that incites destructive devotion or to which people are carelessly sacrificed. JUICINESSES (20) [noun] The plural of juiciness; the quality or state of being juicy. JUMPINESSES (22) JURIDICALLY (24) JUSTICIABLE (22) [adjective] Of or pertaining to justiciability; able to be evaluated and resolved by the courts. JUSTIFIABLE (23) [adjective] That can be justified. JUSTIFIABLY (26) [adverb] In a justifiable manner; with justification JUVENESCENT (23) JUXTAPOSING (28) [verb] To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison. | [noun] An act of juxtaposition.

JACKANAPESES (27) JACKASSERIES (25) [noun] Plural of jackassery; foolish, stupid, or contemptible behavior or actions. JACKHAMMERED (33) [verb] To use a jackhammer. | [verb] To break (something) using a jackhammer. | [verb] To form (something) using a jackhammer. JACTITATIONS (21) [noun] Bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment. | [noun] A false pretense of being married to somebody. | [noun] Extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed. JAGGEDNESSES (22) [noun] The plural of jaggedness; the quality or state of being jagged or having sharp, uneven edges or projections. JAPONAISERIE (21) JAUNTINESSES (19) [noun] The plural of jauntiness; the quality or state of being jaunty, lively, or carefree in manner or appearance. JEJUNENESSES (26) [noun] The plural form of jejuneness, referring to instances or qualities of being jejune (lacking nutritive value, intellectually unsatisfying, or childishly simplistic). JEOPARDISING (23) [verb] To put in jeopardy, to threaten. JEOPARDIZING (32) [verb] To put in jeopardy, to threaten. JESUITICALLY (24) [adverb] In a manner characteristic of Jesuits, especially with regard to casuistry, equivocation, or sophisticated argumentation. | [adverb] In a way that is cunning, crafty, or employs subtle reasoning. JETTISONABLE (21) [adjective] Capable of being jettisoned or thrown overboard; able to be discarded or abandoned. JITTERBUGGED (24) [verb] To dance the jitterbug. JOCOSENESSES (21) [noun] The plural of jocoseness; the quality or state of being joking, humorous, or playful in manner. JOCULARITIES (21) [noun] Plural of jocularity; instances of joking, humor, or jesting in a playful or amusing manner. JOHNSONGRASS (23) [noun] A coarse perennial grass (Sorghum halepense) native to the Mediterranean region, widely cultivated as a forage crop but often considered a weed in North America. JOURNALISTIC (21) [adjective] Related to journalism or journalists JOURNALIZERS (28) [noun] Plural of journalizer; people who keep or write in journals. | [noun] People who engage in journalism or report news. JOURNALIZING (29) [verb] To record in a journal. | [verb] To keep a journal. JOURNEYWORKS (29) JOYFULNESSES (25) [noun] The plural form of joyfulness; instances or states of being full of joy and happiness. JOYOUSNESSES (22) [noun] The plural form of joyousness; instances or states of being full of joy or happiness. JUDGMENTALLY (26) [adverb] In a manner that involves or expresses judgment, especially in a way that is critical or disapproving. | [adverb] Based on or characterized by the making of judgments about others. JUDICATORIES (22) [noun] Plural of judicatory; courts or judicial tribunals. | [noun] Relating to the administration of justice or the judiciary. JURISCONSULT (21) [noun] (Roman and civil law) A person authorised to give legal advice. | [noun] A master of civil law. Abbreviation: J.C. | [noun] A master of jurisprudence. JURISDICTION (22) [noun] The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law. | [noun] The power or right to exercise authority. | [noun] The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law. JURISPRUDENT (22) [noun] One skilled in law or jurisprudence. | [adjective] Understanding law; skilled in jurisprudence. JURISTICALLY (24) JUVENESCENCE (26) [noun] The state of becoming young or juvenile. JUVENILITIES (22)

JABBERWOCKIES (33) [noun] Invented or meaningless language; nonsense JACKHAMMERING (34) [verb] To use a jackhammer. | [verb] To break (something) using a jackhammer. | [verb] To form (something) using a jackhammer. JAPONAISERIES (22) JEALOUSNESSES (20) [noun] Plural of jealousness; the quality or state of being jealous, envious, or possessive. JITTERBUGGING (25) [verb] To dance the jitterbug. JITTERINESSES (20) [noun] The plural of jitteriness; states or instances of being nervous, anxious, or experiencing involuntary trembling movements. JOBLESSNESSES (22) [noun] The plural form of joblessness; the state or condition of being unemployed, occurring multiple times or in multiple instances. JOINTEDNESSES (21) [noun] The plural of jointedness; the quality or state of having joints or being jointed. JOLLIFICATION (25) [noun] A merrymaking; noisy festivity. JOYLESSNESSES (23) [noun] The plural form of joylessness; states or instances of being without joy or happiness. JUDGMATICALLY (29) JUDICIOUSNESS (23) [noun] The quality of being judicious; the exercise of good judgment and discretion in decision-making. JURISCONSULTS (22) [noun] (Roman and civil law) A person authorised to give legal advice. | [noun] A master of civil law. Abbreviation: J.C. | [noun] A master of jurisprudence. JURISDICTIONS (23) [noun] The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law. | [noun] The power or right to exercise authority. | [noun] The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law. JURISPRUDENCE (25) [noun] The theoretical study of law. JURISPRUDENTS (23) [noun] One skilled in law or jurisprudence. JUSTIFICATION (25) [noun] A reason, explanation, or excuse which provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence. | [noun] The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification). JUSTIFICATIVE (28) JUSTIFICATORY (28) [adjective] Providing justification JUVENESCENCES (27) JUXTAPOSITION (29) [noun] The nearness of objects with little or no delimiter. | [noun] The extra emphasis given to a comparison when the contrasted objects are close together. | [verb] To place in juxtaposition.

JINGOISTICALLY (27) [adverb] In a manner characterized by extreme patriotism, aggressive nationalism, or bellicose foreign policy advocacy. JOHNSONGRASSES (25) [noun] Plural of johnsongrass, a coarse perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region, widely distributed as a weed in warm regions and used as forage. JOLLIFICATIONS (26) [noun] A merrymaking; noisy festivity. JURISDICTIONAL (24) [adjective] Of or pertaining to jurisdiction. JURISPRUDENCES (26) JUSTICIABILITY (28) JUSTIFIABILITY (29) JUSTIFICATIONS (26) [noun] A reason, explanation, or excuse which provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence. | [noun] The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification). JUXTAPOSITIONS (30) [noun] The nearness of objects with little or no delimiter. | [noun] The extra emphasis given to a comparison when the contrasted objects are close together. | [verb] To place in juxtaposition.

JUDICIOUSNESSES (25) [noun] The plural form of judiciousness, referring to multiple instances or aspects of the quality of having or showing good judgment and discretion. JURISPRUDENTIAL (25) JUXTAPOSITIONAL (31)