Words Starting With J
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2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| jo | 9 | - | - |
| ja | 9 | - | - |
3 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| job | 12 | a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee | estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars |
| joe | 10 | - | - |
| joy | 13 | feel happiness or joy | - |
| jin | 10 | - | - |
| jay | 13 | United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829) | - |
| jam | 12 | informal terms for a difficult situation | - |
| jew | 13 | a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties | - |
| jet | 10 | an artificially produced flow of water | - |
| jun | 10 | - | - |
| jai | 10 | - | - |
| jar | 10 | a sudden jarring impact | all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers |
| jaw | 13 | talk socially without exchanging too much information | - |
| jab | 12 | stab or pierce | he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife |
| jog | 11 | run at a moderately swift pace | - |
| jee | 10 | - | - |
| jap | 12 | (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent | - |
| jug | 11 | lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | - |
| jag | 11 | a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing | - |
| jig | 11 | music in three-four time for dancing a jig | - |
| jus | 10 | - | - |
| jot | 10 | a slight but appreciable amount | - |
| jud | 11 | - | - |
| jib | 12 | shift from one side of the ship to the other | The sail jibbed wildly |
| jut | 10 | extend out or project in space | His sharp nose jutted out |
| jeu | 10 | - | - |
| jak | 14 | immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted | - |
| jiz | 19 | - | - |
| jol | 10 | - | - |
| jor | 10 | - | - |
| jow | 13 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| just | 11 | (used for emphasis) absolutely | I just can't take it anymore |
| john | 14 | a room or building equipped with one or more toilets | - |
| jack | 17 | someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor | - |
| join | 11 | be or become joined or united or linked | Our paths joined |
| joke | 15 | a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement | - |
| jail | 11 | lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | - |
| jump | 15 | bypass | - |
| jake | 15 | - | - |
| jerk | 15 | a dull stupid fatuous person | - |
| jane | 11 | - | - |
| jean | 11 | a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric | - |
| jury | 14 | a committee appointed to judge a competition | - |
| jeff | 17 | - | - |
| josh | 14 | be silly or tease one another | - |
| joey | 14 | - | - |
| jeez | 20 | - | - |
| junk | 15 | the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up | - |
| jess | 11 | - | - |
| jazz | 29 | empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk | don't give me any of that jazz |
| jill | 11 | - | - |
| judy | 15 | - | - |
| jeep | 13 | a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain | - |
| jade | 12 | exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | - |
| jong | 12 | United States writer (born in 1942) | - |
| jinx | 18 | an evil spell | - |
| jock | 17 | a person trained to compete in sports | - |
| jaws | 14 | - | - |
| judo | 12 | a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling; developed in Japan | - |
| jell | 11 | become gelatinous | the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme |
| jest | 11 | activity characterized by good humor | - |
| jive | 14 | a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz | - |
| jolt | 11 | a sudden jarring impact | the door closed with a jolt |
| juju | 18 | a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers | - |
| java | 14 | a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans | - |
| joss | 11 | a Chinese god worshipped in the form of an idol | - |
| jefe | 14 | - | - |
| jour | 11 | - | - |
| jura | 11 | - | - |
| jomo | 13 | - | - |
| juke | 15 | a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox | - |
| jarl | 11 | - | - |
| jibe | 13 | an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect | - |
| jiff | 17 | - | - |
| jute | 11 | a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Saxons to become Anglo-Saxons | - |
| jete | 11 | - | - |
| jiao | 11 | 10 jiao equal 1 yuan in China | - |
| jeer | 11 | laugh at with contempt and derision | The crowd jeered at the speaker |
| juba | 13 | - | - |
| jinn | 11 | - | - |
| jaap | 13 | - | - |
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5 letter words
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| jesus | 12 | a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) | - |
| jimmy | 19 | a short crowbar | in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy |
| judge | 14 | judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) | - |
| james | 14 | (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of John; author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament | - |
| japan | 14 | a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building | - |
| jerry | 15 | offensive term for a person of German descent | - |
| juice | 14 | any of several liquids of the body | digestive juices |
| jenny | 15 | female donkey | - |
| joint | 12 | marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking | - |
| jones | 12 | United States golfer (1902-1971) | - |
| jesse | 12 | - | - |
| jeans | 12 | (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear | - |
| jelly | 15 | make into jelly | - |
| jolly | 15 | a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work | - |
| judas | 13 | (New Testament) the Apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies for 30 pieces of silver | - |
| joker | 16 | a person who does something thoughtless or annoying | some joker is blocking the driveway |
| jewel | 15 | a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry | - |
| jacky | 21 | - | - |
| juicy | 17 | lucrative | a juicy contract |
| jumbo | 16 | of great mass; huge and bulky | a jumbo jet |
| jacks | 18 | a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball | - |
| jumpy | 19 | being in a tense state | - |
| johns | 15 | United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930) | - |
| jerky | 19 | meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun | - |
| jiffy | 21 | a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) | - |
| juror | 12 | someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury | - |
| jihad | 16 | a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal | - |
| jaffa | 18 | a port in western Israel on the Mediterranean; incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950 | - |
| joust | 12 | a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances | - |
| jazzy | 33 | (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | - |
| jemmy | 19 | a short crowbar | in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy |
| jetty | 15 | a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away | - |
| jaded | 14 | exhausted | my father's words had left me jaded and depressed |
| jeeps | 14 | - | - |
| junky | 19 | someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | - |
| jello | 12 | fruit-flavored dessert (trade mark Jell-O) made from a commercially prepared gelatin powder | - |
| junta | 12 | a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power | - |
| jawed | 16 | of animals having jaws of a specified type | - |
| jammy | 19 | - | - |
| jocko | 18 | - | - |
| jinks | 16 | noisy and mischievous merrymaking | - |
| jinni | 12 | (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals | - |
| junco | 14 | small North American finch seen chiefly in winter | - |
| julep | 14 | bourbon and sugar and mint over crushed ice | - |
| jager | 13 | - | - |
| jambo | 16 | - | - |
| jaunt | 12 | a journey taken for pleasure | - |
| joule | 12 | English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889) | - |
| jakes | 16 | a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate | - |
| jingo | 13 | an extreme bellicose nationalist | - |
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6 letter words
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| johnny | 19 | `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms | - |
| joking | 18 | characterized by jokes and good humor | - |
| jacket | 19 | (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth | - |
| junior | 13 | used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college | the junior class |
| joined | 14 | of or relating to two people who are married to each other | - |
| joseph | 18 | leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904) | - |
| jungle | 14 | a place where hoboes camp | - |
| jordan | 14 | a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan | - |
| jersey | 16 | a close-fitting pullover shirt | - |
| judges | 15 | a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges | - |
| juliet | 13 | - | - |
| junkie | 17 | someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | a news junkie |
| jammed | 18 | extremely crowed or filled to capacity | a suitcase jammed with dirty clothes |
| jessie | 13 | - | - |
| joanna | 13 | - | - |
| jumper | 17 | a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing | - |
| jingle | 14 | make a sound typical of metallic objects | - |
| jasper | 15 | an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone | - |
| joyful | 19 | full of high-spirited delight | a joyful heart |
| jockey | 22 | defeat someone through trickery or deceit | - |
| jaguar | 14 | a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis | - |
| jackal | 19 | Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair | - |
| joyous | 16 | full of or characterized by joy | felt a joyous abandon |
| jailed | 14 | being in captivity | - |
| jigsaw | 17 | a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut | - |
| juggle | 15 | the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression | - |
| jagger | 15 | English rock star (born in 1943) | - |
| jinxed | 21 | (usually used colloquially) causing or accompanied by misfortune | - |
| jailer | 13 | someone who guards prisoners | - |
| jiggle | 15 | a slight irregular shaking motion | - |
| jester | 13 | a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages | - |
| jimmie | 17 | - | - |
| jagged | 16 | having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed | - |
| jabber | 17 | talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner | - |
| jargon | 14 | a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) | - |
| jumble | 17 | small flat ring-shaped cake or cookie | - |
| jilted | 14 | rebuffed (by a lover) without warning | jilted at the altar |
| jibber | 17 | - | - |
| jesuit | 13 | having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism | - |
| jangle | 14 | make a sound typical of metallic objects | - |
| jaeger | 14 | rapacious seabird that pursues weaker birds to make them drop their prey | - |
| jiminy | 18 | - | - |
| justly | 16 | with honesty | - |
| jalopy | 18 | a car that is old and unreliable | - |
| jammer | 17 | a transmitter used to broadcast electronic jamming | - |
| juicer | 15 | a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess) | - |
| junket | 17 | provide a feast or banquet for | - |
| jasmin | 15 | - | - |
| jemima | 17 | - | - |
| journo | 13 | - | - |
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7 letter words
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| jealous | 14 | showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages | jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions |
| justice | 16 | the quality of being just or fair | - |
| journey | 17 | the act of traveling from one place to another | - |
| johnson | 17 | 17th President of the United States; was elected vice president and succeeded Lincoln when Lincoln was assassinated; was impeached but acquitted by one vote (1808-1875) | - |
| jumping | 19 | the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground | the jumping was unexpected |
| joining | 15 | the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication) | the joining of hands around the table |
| jewelry | 20 | an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) | - |
| journal | 14 | a ledger in which transactions have been recorded as they occurred | - |
| judging | 17 | the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions | - |
| jasmine | 16 | any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia | - |
| jackass | 20 | male donkey | - |
| janitor | 14 | someone employed to clean and maintain a building | - |
| justify | 20 | show to be right by providing justification or proof | - |
| jackpot | 22 | the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker) | - |
| jerking | 19 | an abrupt spasmodic movement | - |
| jogging | 17 | running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise | - |
| johnnie | 17 | - | - |
| jamming | 19 | deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems | - |
| jobless | 16 | not having a job | jobless transients |
| jukebox | 27 | a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin | - |
| jubilee | 16 | a special anniversary (or the celebration of it) | - |
| jitters | 14 | extreme nervousness | - |
| jugular | 15 | veins in the neck that return blood from the head | - |
| jujitsu | 21 | a method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan; holds and blows are supplemented by clever use of the attacker's own weight and strength | - |
| jeering | 15 | abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule | a jeering crowd |
| jeepers | 16 | - | - |
| joyride | 18 | ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it | - |
| jeweler | 17 | someone who makes jewelry | - |
| jumbled | 19 | in utter disorder | - |
| jezebel | 25 | a shameless impudent scheming woman | - |
| jittery | 17 | being in a tense state | - |
| jointly | 17 | in conjunction with; combined | - |
| juniper | 16 | desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista | - |
| jaggery | 19 | unrefined brown sugar made from palm sap | - |
| juggler | 16 | a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity | - |
| jawbone | 19 | talk idly or casually and in a friendly way | - |
| jointed | 15 | having joints or jointed segments | - |
| javelin | 17 | an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible | - |
| joyless | 17 | not experiencing or inspiring joy | a joyless man |
| jabbing | 19 | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) | - |
| jammies | 18 | (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers | - |
| jaspers | 16 | German psychiatrist (1883-1969) | - |
| jaybird | 20 | common jay of eastern North America; bright blue with grey breast | - |
| jesting | 15 | characterized by jokes and good humor | - |
| joneses | 14 | - | - |
| jarring | 15 | making or causing a harsh and irritating sound | the jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk |
| jellied | 15 | congealed into jelly; solidified by cooling | - |
| jeweled | 18 | covered with beads or jewels or sequins | - |
| jollier | 14 | - | - |
| jotting | 15 | a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note | - |
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8 letter words
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| judgment | 19 | the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event | they criticized my judgment of the contestants |
| jealousy | 18 | a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival) | - |
| juvenile | 18 | displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity | their behavior was juvenile |
| johannes | 18 | - | - |
| jeopardy | 21 | a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune | - |
| junction | 17 | the state of being joined together | - |
| judicial | 18 | relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge | judicial system |
| jeanette | 15 | - | - |
| jingling | 17 | having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells | jingling sleigh bells |
| junkyard | 23 | a field where junk is collected and stored for resale | - |
| juggling | 18 | the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression | - |
| juncture | 17 | an event that occurs at a critical time | at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave |
| jurassic | 17 | from 190 million to 135 million years ago; dinosaurs; conifers | - |
| jeweller | 18 | someone who makes jewelry | - |
| jumpsuit | 19 | one-piece garment fashioned after a parachutist's uniform | - |
| joystick | 24 | a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane | - |
| jailbird | 18 | a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly | - |
| joyfully | 24 | in a joyous and gleeful manner | - |
| jamboree | 19 | a gay festivity | - |
| jangling | 17 | like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together | cowboys with jangling spurs |
| jokingly | 23 | not seriously | - |
| jaundice | 18 | yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia | - |
| jalapeno | 17 | plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red | - |
| jettison | 15 | throw as from an airplane | - |
| jailbait | 17 | - | - |
| joyously | 21 | in a joyous and gleeful manner | - |
| jubilant | 17 | full of high-spirited delight | - |
| jacketed | 22 | - | - |
| jacquard | 27 | French inventor of the Jacquard loom that could automatically weave complicated patterns (1752-1834) | - |
| jokester | 19 | a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes | - |
| jostling | 16 | the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing) | - |
| juiciest | 17 | - | - |
| jackboot | 23 | (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot | - |
| jerrycan | 20 | - | - |
| jalopies | 17 | - | - |
| japonica | 19 | deciduous thorny shrub native to Japan having red blossoms | - |
| jetliner | 15 | a large jet plane that carries passengers | - |
| jubilate | 17 | to express great joy | - |
| julienne | 15 | a vegetable cut into thin strips (usually used as a garnish) | - |
| jalousie | 15 | a window with glass louvers | - |
| jiggered | 18 | (British informal expletive) surprised | Well I'm jiggered! |
| jatropha | 20 | a mainly tropical genus of American plant belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae | - |
| jewelled | 19 | covered with beads or jewels or sequins | - |
| jihadist | 19 | a Muslim who is involved in a jihad | - |
| jolliest | 15 | - | - |
| jovially | 21 | in a jovial manner | he greeted his friend jovially |
| jabbered | 20 | - | - |
| jabberer | 19 | someone whose talk is trivial drivel | - |
| jabbling | 20 | - | - |
| jacamars | 19 | - | - |
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9 letter words
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| judgement | 20 | the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event | - |
| jewellery | 22 | an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) | - |
| justified | 20 | having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins | - |
| jellyfish | 25 | large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles | - |
| jailhouse | 19 | a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) | - |
| jabbering | 21 | rapid and indistinct speech | - |
| journeyed | 20 | - | - |
| jellyroll | 19 | thin sheet of sponge cake spread with jelly and then rolled up to make a cylindrical cake | - |
| judiciary | 22 | persons who administer justice | - |
| jailbreak | 22 | an escape from jail | - |
| jockstrap | 24 | a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise | - |
| judicious | 19 | marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters | judicious use of one's money |
| juridical | 19 | of or relating to the law or jurisprudence | juridical days |
| jambalaya | 23 | spicy Creole dish of rice and ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and celery | - |
| jackknife | 29 | a large knife with one or more folding blades | - |
| jealously | 19 | with jealousy; in an envious manner | he looked at his friend's new car jealously |
| jitterbug | 19 | a jerky American dance that was popular in the 1940s | - |
| jaundiced | 20 | affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc | - |
| jockeying | 26 | - | - |
| jellybean | 21 | - | - |
| janissary | 19 | a loyal supporter | - |
| judgeship | 23 | the position of judge | - |
| jerkiness | 20 | the quality of being spasmodic and irregular | - |
| jerkwater | 23 | small and remote and insignificant | a jerkwater college |
| jobcentre | 20 | a government office in a town where information about available jobs is displayed and where unemployment benefits are administered | - |
| jackfruit | 25 | East Indian tree cultivated for its immense edible fruit and seeds | - |
| janitress | 16 | - | - |
| jointress | 16 | - | - |
| juxtapose | 25 | place side by side | The fauvists juxtaposed strong colors |
| jabberers | 20 | - | - |
| jabbingly | 24 | - | - |
| jaborandi | 19 | - | - |
| jacaranda | 19 | an important Brazilian timber tree yielding a heavy hard dark-colored wood streaked with black | - |
| jacchuses | 23 | - | - |
| jacinthes | 21 | - | - |
| jackalled | 23 | - | - |
| jackalope | 24 | - | - |
| jackaroos | 22 | - | - |
| jackasses | 22 | - | - |
| jackboots | 24 | - | - |
| jackeroos | 22 | - | - |
| jacketing | 23 | - | - |
| jacklight | 26 | hunt with a jacklight | - |
| jacklings | 23 | - | - |
| jackplane | 24 | - | - |
| jackrolls | 22 | - | - |
| jackscrew | 27 | screw-operated jack | - |
| jackshaft | 28 | - | - |
| jacksmelt | 24 | a relatively large silversides of the Pacific coast of North America (known to reach 18 inches in length) | - |
| jacksmith | 27 | - | - |
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10 letter words
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| journalist | 17 | someone who keeps a diary or journal | - |
| journalism | 19 | newspapers and magazines collectively | - |
| jeopardize | 29 | pose a threat to; present a danger to | - |
| judgmental | 21 | depending on judgment | a judgmental error |
| jackhammer | 30 | a hammer driven by compressed air | - |
| justifying | 24 | - | - |
| juggernaut | 19 | a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way | - |
| janitorial | 17 | - | - |
| jealousies | 17 | - | - |
| jackrabbit | 27 | go forward or start with a fast, sudden movement | - |
| jeopardise | 20 | pose a threat to; present a danger to | - |
| jubilation | 19 | the utterance of sounds expressing great joy | - |
| journeying | 21 | the act of traveling from one place to another | - |
| journeyman | 22 | a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft | - |
| joyfulness | 23 | the emotion of great happiness | - |
| jabberwock | 30 | - | - |
| jackanapes | 25 | someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous | - |
| jingoistic | 20 | fanatically patriotic | - |
| juxtaposed | 27 | placed side by side often for comparison | juxtaposed pictures |
| jabberings | 22 | - | - |
| jaborandis | 20 | - | - |
| jaboticaba | 23 | small evergreen tropical tree native to Brazil and West Indies but introduced into southern United States; grown in Brazil for its edible tough-skinned purple grapelike fruit that grows all along the branches | - |
| jacarandas | 20 | - | - |
| jackalling | 24 | - | - |
| jackalopes | 25 | - | - |
| jackarooed | 24 | - | - |
| jackassery | 26 | - | - |
| jackbooted | 26 | - | - |
| jackerooed | 24 | - | - |
| jacketless | 23 | - | - |
| jackfishes | 29 | - | - |
| jackfruits | 26 | - | - |
| jackknifed | 31 | - | - |
| jackknifes | 30 | - | - |
| jackknives | 30 | - | - |
| jacklights | 27 | - | - |
| jackplanes | 25 | - | - |
| jackpotted | 26 | - | - |
| jackrolled | 24 | - | - |
| jackscrews | 28 | - | - |
| jackshafts | 29 | - | - |
| jacksmelts | 25 | - | - |
| jacksmiths | 28 | - | - |
| jacksnipes | 25 | - | - |
| jackstaffs | 29 | - | - |
| jackstaves | 26 | - | - |
| jackstones | 23 | a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball | - |
| jackstraws | 26 | a game in which players try to pick each jackstraw (or spillikin) off of a pile without moving any of the others | - |
| jacqueries | 28 | - | - |
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Welcome to the jubilant journey through the jazzy jungle of the English language, where words starting with J jump out with joviality, making our lexicon more jolly and jaunty. The letter J, with its distinct sound and versatile usage, adds a unique flavor to our conversations and writings. From joyous jingles to jargons filled with jest, these words have a special place in our daily vernacular. Join us as we explore the importance, popularity, and peculiarities of words starting with J, all while keeping the tone light-hearted and engaging.
About words starting with J
The letter J holds a special niche in the English language. It's not the most common letter, but its presence is powerful and impactful. Words that start with J often carry an air of excitement or energy, due to the unique way the letter is pronounced. Think of the jubilant "jump," the whimsical "juggle," or the hearty "joke." The position of J at the beginning of a word can set the tone and rhythm for the entire sentence, making it a fascinating letter for linguists and language lovers alike.
For example, consider how the word "jovial" immediately brings to mind a cheerful and friendly disposition. The hard sound of the J followed by soft vowels creates a pleasant and approachable feel. On the other hand, "jeopardy" starts with the same letter but invokes a sense of danger and risk, showcasing the versatility of J in altering meanings and emotions based on context. These examples highlight just how dynamic and influential words starting with J can be.
Popular word examples
Here's a collection of popular words that start with J, each bringing its own flair to the English language.
Joy
- Definition: A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
- Example in a Sentence: She felt an overwhelming sense of joy when she saw her family after a long time.
- Fun Fact: The word "joy" comes from the Old French "joie," which has Latin roots in "gaudia," meaning "rejoicing."
Journey
- Definition: An act of traveling from one place to another.
- Example in a Sentence: Their journey across the country was filled with unforgettable experiences.
- Fun Fact: The word "journey" originates from the Old French "jornee," meaning "a day's travel."
Jungle
- Definition: An area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation, typically in a tropical area.
- Example in a Sentence: The explorers ventured deep into the jungle, seeking hidden treasures.
- Fun Fact: The word "jungle" comes from the Hindi word "jangal," which means "uncultivated land."
Juggle
- Definition: To continuously throw and catch several objects in the air.
- Example in a Sentence: He learned to juggle three balls at once, impressing his friends.
- Fun Fact: The art of juggling dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was depicted in tomb paintings.
Justice
- Definition: Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
- Example in a Sentence: They fought for justice and equality in their community.
- Fun Fact: The word "justice" is derived from the Latin "justitia," meaning "righteousness."
Jinx
- Definition: A person or thing that brings bad luck.
- Example in a Sentence: They believed the old house was a jinx, causing misfortune to anyone who lived there.
- Fun Fact: The origin of "jinx" is uncertain, but it became popular in American slang in the early 20th century.
Jovial
- Definition: Cheerful and friendly.
- Example in a Sentence: His jovial nature made him well-liked among his peers.
- Fun Fact: "Jovial" is derived from "Jove," another name for Jupiter, the Roman king of the gods, who was considered a source of happiness.
Jubilant
- Definition: Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
- Example in a Sentence: The crowd was jubilant after their team won the championship.
- Fun Fact: "Jubilant" comes from the Latin "jubilare," which means "to call to someone."
Jest
- Definition: A joke or witty remark.
- Example in a Sentence: His clever jest had everyone laughing at the party.
- Fun Fact: The word "jest" has origins in the Latin "gesta," meaning "deeds" or "actions," but evolved to mean humorous actions or sayings.
Jackpot
- Definition: A large cash prize in a game or lottery.
- Example in a Sentence: She hit the jackpot and won a million dollars in the lottery.
- Fun Fact: The term "jackpot" originally referred to a large pot in a poker game where a player had to hold two jacks or better to open.
High-scoring scrabble examples
Scrabble enthusiasts know the thrill of landing a high-scoring word. Here are some top-tier J words to help you dominate your next game:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 29 | A genre of music characterized by swing and blue notes. |
| Juxtapose | 37 | To place side by side for contrast. |
| Jigsaw | 24 | A puzzle consisting of many small, irregularly shaped pieces. |
| Jackfruit | 25 | A large, tropical fruit with sweet, fibrous flesh. |
| Jacquard | 29 | A type of fabric with an intricate pattern woven into it. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, take note! Here are some five-letter words starting with J that might just give you the edge:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Jumpy | Nervous or anxious. |
| Joker | Someone who tells jokes or acts playfully. |
| Judge | To form an opinion or conclusion about. |
| Jelly | A sweet, gelatinous substance made from fruit juice and sugar. |
| Joint | A point at which parts of an artificial structure are joined. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Dive into the quirky side of the dictionary with these rare and unusual J words:
Jactitation
- Definition: Restless tossing of the body.
- Interesting Fact: The word comes from the Latin "jactare," meaning "to throw."
- Example in a Sentence: The patient's jactitation was a clear sign of distress.
Jentacular
- Definition: Pertaining to breakfast.
- Interesting Fact: This rare word is derived from the Latin "jentaculum," a light breakfast.
- Example in a Sentence: He enjoyed his jentacular meal on the balcony, basking in the morning sun.
Jaculate
- Definition: To throw or hurl.
- Interesting Fact: "Jaculate" comes from the Latin "jaculatus," meaning "to throw a dart."
- Example in a Sentence: The warriors would jaculate their spears with great precision.
Jirble
- Definition: To spill (a liquid) by shaking or unsteady motion.
- Interesting Fact: This archaic word isn't commonly used today but appears in old literature.
- Example in a Sentence: Be careful not to jirble the soup as you carry it to the table.
Joss
- Definition: A Chinese idol or cult image.
- Interesting Fact: The word "joss" comes from the Portuguese "deos," meaning "god."
- Example in a Sentence: The temple housed a beautifully crafted joss, revered by the locals.
Final words
As we’ve journeyed through these jubilant, jocular, and just plain fascinating words starting with J, it’s clear that this letter adds a special sparkle to our language. Whether you’re looking to impress in Scrabble, succeed in Wordle, or simply expand your vocabulary, J words offer endless joy and intrigue. Dive into the world of J, and let these jazzy words enrich your linguistic adventures!
