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346 Nouns That Start With J

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j (noun) the 10th letter of the Roman alphabet Synonyms: J
jab (noun) a quick short straight punch
(noun) a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) Synonyms: jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting
(noun) the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow Synonyms: dig
jabber (noun) rapid and indistinct speech Synonyms: gabble, jabbering
jabberer (noun) someone whose talk is trivial drivel Synonyms: driveller
jabbering (noun) rapid and indistinct speech Synonyms: gabble, jabber
jabberwocky (noun) nonsensical language (according to Lewis Carroll)
jabbing (noun) a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) Synonyms: jab, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting
jabiru (noun) large white stork of warm regions of the world especially America Synonyms: Jabiru mycteria
(noun) large black-and-white stork of tropical Africa; its red bill has a black band around the middle Synonyms: Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis, saddlebill
(noun) large mostly white Australian stork Synonyms: black-necked stork, policeman bird, Xenorhyncus asiaticus
jaboncillo (noun) evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by Native Americans Synonyms: China tree, chinaberry, false dogwood, Sapindus saponaria
jabot (noun) a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt
jaboticaba (noun) tough-skinned purple grapelike tropical fruit grown in Brazil
(noun) small evergreen tropical tree native to Brazil and West Indies but introduced into southern United States; grown in Brazil for its edible tough-skinned purple grapelike fruit that grows all along the branches Synonyms: jaboticaba tree, Myrciaria cauliflora
jacamar (noun) tropical American insectivorous bird having a long sharp bill and iridescent green or bronze plumage
jacaranda (noun) an important Brazilian timber tree yielding a heavy hard dark-colored wood streaked with black Synonyms: Brazilian rosewood, caviuna wood, Dalbergia nigra
jacinth (noun) a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone Synonyms: hyacinth
jack (noun) any of several fast-swimming predacious fishes of tropical to warm temperate seas
(noun) male donkey Synonyms: jackass
(noun) tool for exerting pressure or lifting
(noun) one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince Synonyms: knave
(noun) small flag indicating a ship's nationality
(noun) game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks Synonyms: jackstones
(noun) an electrical device consisting of a connector socket designed for the insertion of a plug
(noun) a small ball at which players aim in lawn bowling
(noun) immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted Synonyms: jackfruit, jak
(noun) someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor Synonyms: laborer, labourer, manual laborer
(noun) a small worthless amount Synonyms: diddley, diddly-shit, diddly-squat, diddly, diddlyshit, diddlysquat, doodly-squat, shit, squat
jackal (noun) Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair
(noun) a jackal native to Europe and Asia with a golden coat Synonyms: Canis aureus, golden jackal
(noun) a jackal native to Africa with a black back Synonyms: black-backed jackal, Canis mesomelas
(noun) a jackal native to Southern Africa with a stripe down its side Synonyms: Canis adustus, side-striped jackal
(noun) a canid living in the deserts of Northern Africa related to the goldn jackal and the grey wolf Synonyms: African golden wolf, Canis anthus, Egyptian jackal, grey jackal
jackanapes (noun) someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous Synonyms: lightweight, whippersnapper
jackass (noun) male donkey Synonyms: jack
(noun) a man who is a stupid incompetent fool Synonyms: bozo, cuckoo, fathead, goof, goofball, goose, twat, zany
jackboot (noun) (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot Synonyms: hessian, Hessian boot, Wellington, Wellington boot
jackdaw (noun) common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery Synonyms: Corvus monedula, daw
jacket (noun) a short coat
(noun) an outer wrapping or casing
(noun) (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth Synonyms: cap, crown, crownwork, jacket crown
(noun) the tough metal shell casing for certain kinds of ammunition
(noun) the outer skin of a potato
jackfruit (noun) immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted Synonyms: jack, jak
(noun) East Indian tree cultivated for its immense edible fruit and seeds Synonyms: Artocarpus heterophyllus, jackfruit tree
jackhammer (noun) a hammer driven by compressed air Synonyms: air hammer, pneumatic hammer
jackknife (noun) a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
(noun) a large knife with one or more folding blades Synonyms: clasp knife
jacklight (noun) a light used as a lure in hunting or fishing at night
jackpot (noun) the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker) Synonyms: kitty, pot
(noun) any outstanding award
jackrabbit (noun) large hare of western North America
jacks (noun) a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball Synonyms: jackstones, knucklebones
jackscrew (noun) screw-operated jack Synonyms: screw jack
jacksmelt (noun) a relatively large silversides of the Pacific coast of North America (known to reach 18 inches in length) Synonyms: Atherinopsis californiensis
jacksnipe (noun) American sandpiper that inflates its chest when courting Synonyms: Calidris melanotos, pectoral sandpiper
(noun) a small short-billed Old World snipe Synonyms: half snipe, Limnocryptes minima
jackstones (noun) a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball Synonyms: jacks, knucklebones
(noun) game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks Synonyms: jack
jackstraw (noun) a thin strip of wood used in playing the game of jackstraws Synonyms: spillikin
jackstraws (noun) a game in which players try to pick each jackstraw (or spillikin) off of a pile without moving any of the others Synonyms: spillikins
jaconet (noun) a lightweight cotton cloth with a smooth and slightly stiff finish; used for clothing and bandages
jacquard (noun) a highly figured fabric woven on a Jacquard loom
jactation (noun) (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness Synonyms: jactitation
jactitation (noun) (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness Synonyms: jactation
(noun) speaking of yourself in superlatives Synonyms: boast, boasting, self-praise
(noun) (law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)
jade (noun) an old or over-worked horse Synonyms: hack, nag, plug
(noun) a light green color varying from bluish green to yellowish green Synonyms: jade green
(noun) a woman adulterer Synonyms: adulteress, fornicatress, hussy, loose woman, slut, strumpet, trollop
(noun) a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite Synonyms: jadestone
jadeite (noun) a hard green mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade; found principally in Burma
jadestone (noun) a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite Synonyms: jade
jaeger (noun) rapacious seabird that pursues weaker birds to make them drop their prey
jag (noun) a bout of drinking or drug taking
(noun) a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing Synonyms: dag
(noun) a slit in a garment that exposes material of a different color underneath; used in Renaissance clothing
(noun) a sharp projection on an edge or surface
jaggary (noun) unrefined brown sugar made from palm sap Synonyms: jaggery, jagghery
jaggedness (noun) something irregular like a bump or crack in a smooth surface
jaggery (noun) unrefined brown sugar made from palm sap Synonyms: jaggary, jagghery
jagghery (noun) unrefined brown sugar made from palm sap Synonyms: jaggary, jaggery
jagua (noun) tree of the West Indies and northern South America bearing succulent edible orange-sized fruit Synonyms: Genipa Americana, genipap fruit, marmalade box
jaguar (noun) a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis Synonyms: Felis onca, panther, Panthera onca
jaguarondi (noun) long-bodied long-tailed tropical American wildcat Synonyms: eyra, Felis yagouaroundi, jaguarundi, jaguarundi cat
jaguarundi (noun) long-bodied long-tailed tropical American wildcat Synonyms: eyra, Felis yagouaroundi, jaguarondi, jaguarundi cat
jail (noun) a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) Synonyms: clink, gaol, jailhouse, pokey, poky, slammer
jailbird (noun) a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly Synonyms: gaolbird, jail bird
jailbreak (noun) an escape from jail Synonyms: break, breakout, gaolbreak, prison-breaking, prisonbreak
(noun) the removal of security locks from an electronic device
jailer (noun) someone who guards prisoners Synonyms: gaoler, jailor, prison guard, screw, turnkey
jailhouse (noun) a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) Synonyms: clink, gaol, jail, pokey, poky, slammer
jailor (noun) someone who guards prisoners Synonyms: gaoler, jailer, prison guard, screw, turnkey
jak (noun) immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted Synonyms: jack, jackfruit
jakes (noun) a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate Synonyms: earth-closet, outhouse, privy
jalapeno (noun) hot green or red pepper of southwestern United States and Mexico Synonyms: jalapeno pepper
(noun) plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red Synonyms: Capsicum annuum longum, cayenne, cayenne pepper, chili pepper, chilli pepper, long pepper
jalopy (noun) a car that is old and unreliable Synonyms: bus, heap
jalousie (noun) a shutter made of angled slats
(noun) a window with glass louvers Synonyms: louvered window
jam (noun) deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems Synonyms: electronic jamming, jamming
(noun) preserve of crushed fruit
(noun) a dense crowd of people Synonyms: crush, press
(noun) informal terms for a difficult situation Synonyms: fix, hole, kettle of fish, mess, muddle, pickle
jamb (noun) upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame
jambalaya (noun) spicy Creole dish of rice and ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and celery
jambeau (noun) armor plate that protects legs below the knee Synonyms: greave
jamberry (noun) annual of Mexico and southern United States having edible purplish viscid fruit resembling small tomatoes Synonyms: Mexican husk tomato, Physalis ixocarpa, tomatillo
(noun) Mexican annual naturalized in eastern North America having yellow to purple edible fruit resembling small tomatoes Synonyms: miltomate, Physalis philadelphica, purple ground cherry, tomatillo
jambon (noun) meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked) Synonyms: gammon, ham
jamboree (noun) a gay festivity Synonyms: blowout, gala, gala affair
jambosa (noun) tropical tree of the East Indies cultivated for its edible fruit Synonyms: Eugenia jambos, rose-apple tree, rose apple
jamjar (noun) a jar for holding jellies or preserves Synonyms: jampot
jammer (noun) a transmitter used to broadcast electronic jamming
jammies (noun) (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers Synonyms: pajama, pj's, pyjama
jamming (noun) deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems Synonyms: electronic jamming, jam
jampan (noun) a kind of sedan chair used in India
jampot (noun) a jar for holding jellies or preserves Synonyms: jamjar
jangle (noun) a metallic sound Synonyms: jingle
janissary (noun) a loyal supporter
janitor (noun) someone employed to clean and maintain a building
japan (noun) lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient
(noun) lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer
jape (noun) a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter Synonyms: gag, jest, joke, laugh
japery (noun) acting like a clown or buffoon Synonyms: buffoonery, clowning, frivolity, harlequinade, prank
japonica (noun) deciduous thorny shrub native to Japan having red blossoms Synonyms: Chaenomeles japonica, maule's quince
(noun) greenhouse shrub with glossy green leaves and showy fragrant rose-like flowers; cultivated in many varieties Synonyms: Camellia japonica
japorn (noun) Japanese pornography
jar (noun) a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food
(noun) a sudden jarring impact Synonyms: jolt, jounce, shock
(noun) the quantity contained in a jar Synonyms: jarful
jarful (noun) the quantity contained in a jar Synonyms: jar
jargon (noun) a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) Synonyms: argot, cant, lingo, patois, slang, vernacular
(noun) specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
(noun) a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon Synonyms: jargoon
jargoon (noun) a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon Synonyms: jargon
jasmine (noun) any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
jasper (noun) an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
jassid (noun) a variety of leafhopper
jati (noun) (Hinduism) a Hindu caste or distinctive social group of which there are thousands throughout India; a special characteristic is often the exclusive occupation of its male members (such as barber or potter)
jaundice (noun) a rough and bitter manner Synonyms: acerbity, acrimony, bitterness, tartness, thorniness
(noun) yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia Synonyms: icterus
jaunt (noun) a journey taken for pleasure Synonyms: excursion, expedition, junket, outing, pleasure trip, sashay
jauntiness (noun) stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance Synonyms: dapperness, nattiness, rakishness
(noun) a breezy liveliness Synonyms: breeziness
java (noun) a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans Synonyms: coffee
javelin (noun) a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
(noun) an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible
javelina (noun) dark grey peccary with an indistinct white collar; of semi desert areas of Mexico and southwestern United States Synonyms: collared peccary, Peccari angulatus, Tayassu angulatus, Tayassu tajacu
jaw (noun) holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object
(noun) the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
(noun) the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth
jawan (noun) (India) a private soldier or male constable

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