Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Jim Crow

A former system of laws and social customs enforcing racial segregation and disenfranchisement of Black Americans, particularly in the South, from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century.

Jolty

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

Judicial Sanction

A penalty or approval imposed by a court or legal authority.

Junkman

A person who collects, buys, or sells old scrap metal, discarded household items, and miscellaneous refuse.

Knife-edge

A situation or state of affairs characterized by extreme uncertainty, tension, or a precarious balance between two contrasting outcomes.

Kugel

A traditional Ashkenazi Jewish baked casserole or pudding typically made from egg noodles or grated potatoes.

Kuken

Air sovereignty or the sovereign right of a state to control the airspace above its territory.

Kōshikan

A term used in Japanese to refer to a school or educational institution.

Kūkyona Shisen

A gaze that appears vacant or unfocused, often indicating deep thought or contemplation.

Labor-underutilization

An economic metric that measures the shortfall in labor force engagement, including unemployment, involuntary part-time work, and discouraged workers.

Lackluster

Lacking brilliance, vitality, or effort; disappointing or mediocre.

Langoustine

A small slender edible marine lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) that has a pale orange-pink shell and is widely caught in the northeast Atlantic.