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- jinoun
A Chinese halberd or polearm, a traditional weapon combining a spear and a dagger-axe.
- jimmynoun
A short crowbar used by burglars to force open doors and windows.
- jinnoun
Alternative spelling of jinn; a supernatural spirit in Islamic and Arabic mythology.
- jingnoun
In traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy, the vital essence or life force stored in the kidneys, one of the Three Treasures (along with qi and shen).
- jinglenoun
A light, ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together.
- jinglingverb
Making or causing a light, metallic ringing sound.
- jinxnoun
A person or thing that brings bad luck.
- jonoun
(archaic, Scottish dialect) A sweetheart or beloved person.
- jobnoun
A paid position of regular employment.
- jobsnoun
Plural of job; paid positions of regular employment.
- jocknoun
(informal, chiefly North American) An athlete, especially a male student who plays sports.
- jockeynoun
A person who rides horses in races, especially as a profession.
- joeynoun
A young kangaroo, wallaby, or other marsupial, especially one still carried in its mother's pouch.
- jogverb
To run at a slow, steady pace, especially for physical exercise.
- joggingnoun
The activity or exercise of running at a slow, steady pace.
- johnnynoun
(North American) A short hospital gown that ties at the back.
- johnsnoun
(slang) Toilets or bathrooms.
- joinverb
To connect or bring together.
- joinedverb
Connected; linked together.
- joiningverb
Connecting or linking together.
- joinsverb
Connects or links things together.
- jointnoun
A point at which parts of an artificial or natural structure are joined; a place where bones meet in the body.
- jointsnoun
Plural of joint; points where bones meet and connect in the body.
- jojonoun
(Pacific Northwest US) A seasoned potato wedge, typically battered and deep-fried.
- jokenoun
Something said or done to cause laughter or amusement.
- jokernoun
A person who tells jokes or does funny things.
- jokesnoun
Things said or done to cause laughter or amusement.
- jokingverb
Saying or doing something to cause laughter; making jokes.
- jollyadjective
Happy and cheerful; full of good humor.
- jonahnoun
A person believed to bring bad luck, especially on a ship or in a group.
- jonesproper_noun
A common English and Welsh surname, originally a patronymic meaning "son of John."
- jonnyproper_noun
A masculine given name, a diminutive form of John or Jonathan.
- jooproper_noun
A Korean surname, romanized from various Korean characters.
- joonproper_noun
A Korean masculine given name, romanized from various Korean characters.
- jordanproper_noun
A country in the Middle East, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
- jorgeproper_noun
A masculine given name, the Spanish and Portuguese form of George.
- joseproper_noun
A masculine given name, the Spanish form of Joseph.
- josefproper_noun
A masculine given name, the German and Czech form of Joseph.
- josephproper_noun
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin.
- josephineproper_noun
A feminine given name, the feminine form of Joseph.
- joshverb
(verb) To tease or joke with someone in a good-natured way.
- joshuaproper_noun
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin.
- josieproper_noun
A feminine given name, a diminutive of Josephine or Joanna.
- journalnoun
A daily record of events, experiences, or reflections kept for private use; a diary.
- journalismnoun
The activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites, or preparing news to be broadcast.
- journalistnoun
A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites, or prepares news to be broadcast.
- journalistsnoun
Plural of journalist; people who write for newspapers, magazines, or news websites, or prepare news to be broadcast.
- journeynoun
An act of traveling from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
- joynoun
A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
- joyceproper_noun
A given name, originally masculine but now typically feminine.