English to English Dictionary

Jabble

To stir up water into a rough, choppy, or muddy condition.

Jacana

A tropical bird of the family Jacanidae, characterized by extremely long toes and claws that enable them to walk on floating leaves of aquatic plants such as water lilies.

Jackaroo

A young trainee sheep or cattle station hand in Australia.

Jaculate

To hurl, cast, or dart something forcefully.

Jakes

An archaic word for a privy, toilet, or outhouse.

Jalopy

An old, dilapidated, and barely running automobile.

Janggi

A traditional Korean board game similar to chess, played on a grid with pieces that represent military units.

Japanner

A person who japans objects, or a craftsperson who applies a hard, glossy black lacquer finish in the manner of traditional Japanese work.

Jatayu-dyi-stocks

A conceptual or metaphorical financial portfolio associated with mythic guardianship or legendary heritage.

Jazayer

The official Arabic and historical name origin referring to Algeria or Algiers.

Jekyll

A character in literature representing the duality of human nature.

Jeonchejuui-gukga

A term referring to a comprehensive or unified nation-state, often used in political discourse.