English Words: J

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jerkheadnoun

Synonym of jerkface (“obnoxious person”).

jerkholenoun

An obnoxious person; a jerk.

jerkhoodnoun

The state or essence of being a jerk.

jerkilyadv

In a jerky manner.

jerkinnoun

A type of men's garment popular in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries: a close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves.

jerkinedadj

Dressed in a jerkin.

jerkinessnoun

The state or quality of being jerky (characterized by sudden uneven motion or progress).

jerkingnoun

A motion that jerks; a jerk.

jerkinglyadv

With jerking motions; unsteadily.

jerkinheadnoun

The hipped part of a roof which is hipped only for a part of its height, leaving a truncated gable.

jerkishadj

Like a jerk (obnoxious person).

jerkishlyadv

In a jerkish manner; rudely.

jerkishnessnoun

The quality of being jerkish.

jerkismnoun

Jerkish behavior.

jerkitudenoun

The property of being a jerk.

jerklessadj

Without a jerking motion.

jerklikeadj

Resembling or characteristic of a jerk (sudden movement).

jerkmeternoun

An instrument for measuring jerk, the rate of change of acceleration with respect to time.

jerknessnoun

The quality of being jerkish or obnoxious.

jerkonoun

A jerk; an obnoxious person.

jerkoffnoun

Someone who behaves obnoxiously, rudely, inappropriately, or is ignorant of certain social norms, usually a male.

jerksomeadj

Indicative of quick, rapid movements; jerky.

jerkwadnoun

A jerk; an obnoxious person.

jerkwaternoun

A train on a branch line.

jerkwater townnoun

A small town with minimal facilities and conveniences.

jerkweednoun

A term of abuse.

jerkyadj

Characterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.

Jermainename

A male given name from Latin.

Jermantownname

An unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States.

Jeroboamname

First king of the Kingdom of Israel.

Jeromename

A male given name from Ancient Greek.

Jerome Countyname

One of 44 counties in Idaho, United States. County seat: Jerome.

Jeromianadj

Of or relating to Saint Jerome.

jeromitenoun

An amorphous mineral containing arsenic, selenium, and sulfur.

jeropiganoun

A liqueur made from partially fermented malt or wine, found mainly in Portugal.

jerquernoun

A customs officer who searched ships for undocumented goods.

jerquingnoun

The searching of a ship for undocumented goods.

jerranadj

afraid

Jerriename

A diminutive of the female given names Geraldine or Geraldyn.

Jerryname

A diminutive of the male given names Gerald, Gerard, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jared, Jerome, Jermaine, Jerrold, or similar male given names.

Jerry curlnoun

Alternative spelling of Jheri curl.

Jerry Lynchnoun

A pickled pig's head.

Jerry Sneaknoun

A henpecked husband.

Jerry Worldname

A nickname for AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.

jerry-buildernoun

A builder who does cheap and shoddy work.

jerry-builtadj

Built cheaply and shoddily.

jerry-lordnoun

A tavernkeeper.

jerry-rigverb

Eggcorn of jury-rig.

jerry-riggedadj

Alternative spelling of jury-rigged.

jerrybagnoun

A woman who consorted with the Germans during the Second World War.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English alphabetical index for the letter J contains 4,872 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 98 pages, and you are currently viewing page 38. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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