English to English Dictionary

Joint-president

One of two or more people who share the office, title, and responsibilities of president equally.

Joist

Any of the parallel pieces of timber, concrete, or steel Lying horizontally from wall to wall to support a floor or ceiling.

Jolie-laide

A woman who is attractively unconventional, possessing facial features that are technically irregular or flawed yet combine to form a striking and appealing look.

Jolty

Tending to jolt; characterized by abrupt, jerky, or bouncing movements.

Jomon

The prehistoric period in Japanese history, lasting from about 14,000 to 300 BCE, characterized by hunter-gatherer societies and distinctive cord-impressed pottery.

Jot

To write something quickly on a piece of paper so that you remember it.

Jouissance

A state of intense pleasure or enjoyment.

Journeyer

A person who goes on a journey, travel, or expedition, often implying a spiritual or metaphorical quest.

Jovial

Cheerful and friendly.

Joviality

The state of being jovial; cheerfulness and good humor.

Joycean

Relating to or characteristic of the works of James Joyce.

Ju-Gan-Jeon-Hwa-Beon-Ho

A systematic approach to managing and transforming organizational processes and structures.