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2jingle noun 1 : a light clinking or tinkling sound

2 : a short verse or song with catchy repetition

Synonyms

lay, lyric, song, vocal—more at SONG

jin·go·ism noun : extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked esp. by a belligerent foreign policy

— jin·go·ist noun

— jin·go·is·tic adjective

jin·rik·sha noun : RICKSHA

1jinx noun : one that brings bad luck

2jinx verb : to foredoom to failure or misfortune

jit·ney noun, plural jitneys : a small bus that serves a regular route on a flexible schedule

jit·ter·bug noun : a dance in which couples two-step, balance, and twirl vigorously in standardized patterns

— jitterbug verb

jit·ters noun plural : extreme nervousness

Synonyms

dither, shakes, shivers, willies; also cold sweat; anxiety, fear, hysteria; frazzle, nervous breakdown

jit·tery adjective 1 : suffering from the jitters

2 : marked by jittering movements

Synonyms

excitable, flighty, fluttery, high-strung, jumpy, nervous, skittish, spooky—more at EXCITABLE

aflutter, anxious, edgy, jumpy, nervous, nervy, perturbed, tense, troubled, uneasy, upset, worried—more at NERVOUS

1jive noun 1 : swing music or dancing performed to it

2 : glib, deceptive, or foolish talk

3 : the jargon of jazz enthusiasts

2jive verb jived; jiv·ing 1 : to persuade with flattery or gentle urging esp. in the face of reluctance : TEASE; also : kid around

2 : to dance to or play jive

Synonyms

chaff, josh, kid, rally, razz, rib, ride, roast, tease—more at TEASE

Jn or Jno abbreviation John

Jo abbreviation Joel

1job noun 1 : a piece of work

2 : something that has to be done : TASK; also : a specific duty, role, or function

3 : a regular remunerative position

— job·less adjective

Synonyms

[2] assignment, chore, duty, stint, task—more at CHORE

[2] assignment, charge, mission, operation, post—more at MISSION

[3] appointment, billet, capacity, function, place, position, post, situation; also business, employment, occupation, profession; work; office, spot; calling, pursuit, vocation; line, racket; engagement; livelihood, living; assignment, mission, task

2job verb jobbed; job·bing 1 : to do occasional pieces of work for hire

2 : to hire or let by the job

Job noun : a book of Jewish and Christian Scripture

job action noun : a protest action by workers to force compliance with demands

job·ber noun 1 : a person who buys goods and then sells them to other dealers : MIDDLEMAN

2 : a person who does work by the job

job·hold·er noun : one having a regular job

Synonyms

employee, hand, hireling, worker—more at EMPLOYEE

jock noun [ORIGIN: jockstrap]

: ATHLETE; especially : a college athlete

1jockey noun, plural jockeys : one who rides a horse esp. as a professional in a race

2jockey verb jock·eyed; jock·ey·ing : to maneuver or manipulate by adroit or devious means

jock·strap noun [ORIGIN: E slang jock penis]

: ATHLETIC SUPPORTER

jo·cose adjective : given to joking : MERRY; also : characterized by joking

joc·u·lar adjective : marked by jesting : PLAYFUL

— joc·u·lar·i·ty noun

— joc·u·lar·ly adverb

Synonyms

clever, facetious, humorous, playful, smart, witty—more at WITTY

jo·cund adjective : marked by mirth or cheerfulness

Synonyms

blithe, boon, festive, gay, gleeful, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful, sunny—more at MERRY

jodh·pur noun 1 plural : riding breeches loose above the knee and tight-fitting below

2 : an ankle-high boot fastened with a strap

Joe Blow noun : an average or ordinary man

Jo·el noun : a book of Jewish and Christian Scripture

Joe Six–Pack noun : a blue-collar worker

1jog verb jogged; jog·ging 1 : to give a slight shake or push to

2 : to go at a slow monotonous pace

3 : to run or ride at a slow trot

4 : to move up and down or about with a short heavy motion

— jog·ger noun

Synonyms

bob, bobble, jounce, nod, pump, seesaw—more at NOD

2jog noun 1 : a slight shake

2 : a jogging movement