English to English Dictionary

Jab

To poke or thrust roughly or quickly with something sharp or with the fist.

Jabber

Rapid, indistinct, or nonsensical talk.

Jabuticaba

A tropical fruit tree native to Brazil, known for its dark purple fruit that grows directly on the trunk.

Jack

A male given name.

Jack Chicken

A dish or preparation style involving chicken, often associated with casual dining.

Jack-of-all-trades

A person who has dabbled in many different skills, rather than gaining expertise by focusing on only one.

Jack-up

A mobile structure, such as an offshore drilling rig, featuring movable legs that can be lowered to the ground or seabed to raise the main platform above the water or surface level.

Jackassery

The quality or state of being foolish or silly.

Jackpot

A large monetary prize in a game of chance, especially in gambling.

Jade Child

A term referring to a child or figure that embodies the qualities associated with jade, such as beauty, purity, and value.

Jaegyehoek

A gathering or meeting focused on hunting or capturing.

Jaguar

A large, heavily built cat (Panthera onca) marked by a yellowish-brown coat with black rosettes, native to the Americas.