DICTIONARY
J - PAGE 1

• J n. 1. a fool, an oaf ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. a marijuana cigarette ...20C US drugs sl.
n. 3. a cannabis cigarette ...1960s drugs sl.
• J.A. adj. Japanese-American ...1990s US sl.
n. 1. a Jamaican ...1970s W. Indies sl.
n. 2. a Japanese-American ...1990s US sl.
• JA n. Jamaica ...20C W. Indies Rasta
• JAAFU phr. Joint Anglo-American Fuck-up - a confused situation caused by American and British military personnel ...World War II usage
• JAAMBLE vb. to jumble; to shake; to mix by agitation ...1790 Sc.
• JAAP n. (offensive) a simpleton or country bumpkin ...S. Afr.
• JAB n. 1. a poke, prod, or stab ...c1820 colloq. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. in boxing, an abrupt blow with the fist ...c1850 sl.
n. 3. a cutting remark ...1879 Sc.
n. 4. an attempt, a try ...20C US sl.
n. 5. an injection ...1914 sl., orig. US drug users'
n. 6. an inoculation; any form of injection, esp. against diseases such as TB and polio ...1914 sl., orig. military
n. 7. an act of copulation ...1970s US & Irish sl.
n. 8. a sharp blow ...1951 Sc.
vb. 1. to poke, prod, stab ...c1830 colloq. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to strike or thrust ...L19 sl.
vb. 3. to 'shut up', to embarrass ...1895 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to crush, to squeeze ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to spill ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to inject drugs ...20C drugs sl.
vb. 7. to inoculate or vaccinate ...1939 Services' usage
vb. 8. to talk rapidly or foolishly ...1969 Amer. dial.
vb. 9. of a man: to have sexual intercourse ...1960s US college sl.
• JABA n. marijuana ...2000s US teen sl.
• JA-BAAS n. a servile, subservient Black person ...1960s S. Afr. sl.
• JABART n. 1. a lean, worthless horse; any animal in a feeble, weak condition ...1813 Sc.
n. 2. a term of contempt for a person ...1949 Sc.
• JABB n. a big, lean, uncomely person; a big-boned, lean animal with its strength nearly exhausted ...1866 Sc.
vb. to weary, to tire out, to exhaust ...1790 Sc.
• JABBARD n. a term of contempt for a person ...1949 Sc.
• JABBER n. 1. chatter; rapid, incoherent talk; incoherent or inarticulate an unintelligible speech, as a foreign language heard by one ignorant of it ...1706
n. 2. a prize-fighter ...1900s US prison sl.
n. 3. the jaw ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
n. 4. anyone who is prone to fighting ...1910s sl.
n. 5. gossip ...1930s sl.
n. 6. a drug addict ...1930s US drugs sl.
vb. 1. to chatter; to speak fast and indistinctly; to talk thick and fast; to talk gibberish; to speak or say rapidly, incoherently, and without making sense ...1499
vb. 2. to talk a foreign language ...M16 sl.
vb. 3. to gossip ...M19 sl.
vb. 4. to scold ...1866 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to bespatter or splash with mud ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JABBERBOX n. a person who talks too much ...1966 Amer. dial.
• JABBERER n. one who talk thick and fast; a chatterer ...1678 sl.
• JABBERING n. nonsense; indistinct and rapid speech ...1690 sl.
• JABBERKNOWL n. a prating blockhead; a term of contempt for an ignorant person ...1790 Eng. dial.
• JABBERMENT * n. senseless talk; chatter; nonsense; gibberish ...1644 colloq.
• JABBERNOWL n. a prating blockhead; a term of contempt for an ignorant person ...1790 Eng. dial.
• JABBERS! int. a low oath ...1821 sl.
• JABBERWOCK n. nonsense language or verse ...19C
• JABBERWOCKY n. nonsense verse ...19C
• JABBIE adj. prickly ...1947 Sc.
• JABBIN' adj. exhausting ...1925 Sc.
• JABBIT adj. fatigued, jaded ...1808 Sc.
• JABBLE n. 1. a large, blunt needle or knife ...1788 Sc.
n. 2. a quantity of liquid or half-liquid food; a quantity of any kind of liquid; soup ...1790 Sc.
n. 3. a ripple on the surface of water; a choppy sea, esp. that caused by meeting of tide and wind from opposite directions ...1824 Sc.
n. 4. confusion, agitation, esp. of speech; an incoherent muddle ...1894 Sc.
vb. 1. to talk rapidly and indistinctly or unintelligibly; to speak volubly and with little sense; to chatter, to gabble, to prattle ...1570
vb. 2. to shake or mix up together; to shake up or agitate a liquid ...1760 Sc. & Amer. dial.
vb. 3. of the sea: to become choppy, as when the wind rises or at the meeting of tides ...1824 Sc.
vb. 4. to splash, to dash in small waves or ripples ...1825 Sc.
vb. 5. to cook badly or with a want of skill ...Bk1902 Sc.
vb. 6. to spill; to bespatter, to wet, to bedew ...Bk1902 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to confuse, to jumble, to befuddle ...1901 Sc. & Amer. dial.
• JABBLED adj. agitated, stormy ...1887 Sc.
• JABBLED UP adj. confused, mixed up ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JABBLICK n. a quantity of worthless liquid or half-liquid food; weak, watery spirituous liquors ...1824 Sc.
• JABBLINS n. drips ...1958 Sc.
• JABBY adj. saucy, insolent ...1894 Eng. dial.
• JABEES! int. an exclamation; euphemism for Jesus! ...1950 Amer. dial.
• JABELL † n. a term of contempt, more usually applied to a woman than to a man; a worthless person ...B1900
• JABERS! int. an exclamation or quasi-oath ...1848 Ireland
• JABEZ vb. to play a dirty trick ...1923 sl.
int. a low oath ...1821 sl.
• JABFEST n. 1. a gathering for talk; a spell of talking; a prolonged conference or conversation ...L19 sl., orig. US
n. 2. garrulous, unrestrained talk ...L19 sl., orig. US
• JABIB n. an imaginary, extremely remote place ...1983 Amer. dial.
• JABIP n. an imaginary, extremely remote place ...1984 Amer. dial.
• JAB JOB vb. to inject a drug ...1950s drugs sl.
• JABO n. a hobgoblin, used to threaten children and make them behave ...1969 Amer. dial.
• JABOFF n. an injection of drugs; the sensation that follows it ...1930s US prison sl.
• JABONEY n. a greenhorn; a newly-arrived foreigner; an inept, stupid or inexperienced person; a gullible person; a dupe; a guy or fellow ...1931 Amer. SL.
• JABONGOES n. the female breasts ...1960s US sl.
• JABOOBY n. marijuana ...1950s drugs sl.
• JABPOPP n. an injection of drugs; the sensation that follows it ...1930s US prison sl.
• JABPOPPO n. an injection of drugs; the sensation that follows it ...1930s US prison sl.
• JABRONEY n. an inept, stupid or inexperienced person; a guy or fellow ...1984 Amer. dial.
• JABRONIE n. an inept, stupid or inexperienced person; a guy or fellow ...1982 Amer. dial.
• JABS n. a woman's breasts ...2000s Irish sl.
• JAB SESSION n. a gabfest; a lot of talking ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JAB TROTTERS vb. to travel with a pack ...1900s Aust.
• JAB UP vb. to silence, to shut up ...1886 Sc.
• JACCO † n. a jackal ...1648-9
• JACENT † adj. lying; recumbent; fig. sluggish ...1611
• JACENT † adj. lying down or recumbent
• JACFU phr. Joint American-Chinese Fuck-Up - a confused situation caused by American military personnel ...World War II usage
• JACK adj. 1. bored, fed-up ...1889 Aust. sl.
adj. 2. aware ...L19 Aust. sl.
adj. 3. mentally or morally tired or sick ...c1920 Aust.
adj. 4. flashy, ostentatious ...1980s sl.
† n. 1. a short and close-fitting upper garment of men and women; a jacket ...1375
n. 2. a fool ...L14 sl.
n. 3. a male sweetheart ...15C sl.
† n. 4. an ape ...c1500
n. 5. a peasant ...1513 sl.
† n. 6. a very small amount; the least bit; a whit ...1530 colloq.
† n. 7. a man of the common people; a lad, a fellow; a chap; a low-bred or ill-mannered fellow; a knave ...1548
n. 8. a young or small pike ...1587
n. 9. a male hawk ...1623
n. 10. the Union Jack ...1652 nautical sl.
n. 11. a sailor ...1659
n. 12. a hangman ...M17 sl., orig. UK criminals'
n. 13. a privy ...1695 Sc.
n. 14. a farthing ...a1700 sl.
n. 15. a Jacobite ...1723 sl.
n. 16. a quarter of a pint ...1736 Eng. dial.
n. 17. a man or fellow; used as a form of address ...M18
n. 18. the male donkey ...1785 Amer. dial.
n. 19. the skin of a seal ...1795 Sc.
n. 20. a low term of address to any man one doesn't know ...19C colloq.
n. 21. arse, anus ...19C sl.
n. 22. the penis; an erection of the penis ...19C sl.
n. 23. a flapjack ...19C US sl.
n. 24. a jack-boot ...19C sl.
n. 25. a light used for hunting by night ...19C sl., orig. US
n. 26. a post-chaise, a travelling carriage seating two or four, with the coachman or postilion riding one of the horses ...E19 sl.
n. 27. a drinking vessel; a large copper can ...1819 Eng. dial.
n. 28. a serving-man or male attendant; a labourer; a man who does odd jobs, etc. ...1836-7
n. 29. (derogatory) a non-Mormon with Mormon sympathies ...1845 Amer. dial.
n. 30. a low-ranking prostitute ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
n. 31. illegally distilled liquor, based on various fruits and vegetables and usually specified as such, as 'tater jack' (potatoes) ...M19 US sl.
n. 32. a counter, similar in size and shape to a sovereign, used in gambling houses and casinos ...M19 sl.
n. 33. a native soldier ...1853 Anglo-Indian colloq.
n. 34. a jackrabbit; a hare ...1864 Amer. dial.
n. 35. a familiar name for a kookaburra ...L19 Aust. sl.
n. 36. an erection ...L19 sl.
n. 37. a single carnation (sold as a choice carnation) ...1878 horticultural usage
n. 38. a male mule ...1884 Amer. dial.
n. 39. a policeman ...1889 thieves' sl.
n. 40. money ...1890 sl., orig. US
n. 41. a jackal ...1892
n. 42. a small coin ...Bk1896 American thieves' sl.
n. 43. a stranger ...Bk1896 American schools' sl.
n. 44. a term of contempt ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 45. a detective ...1899 sl.
n. 46. a lumberjack ...a1900 Amer. dial.
n. 47. (derogatory) a Black man ...20C US sl.
n. 48. a prostitute's customer ...20C sl.
n. 49. illegally distilled rum ...20C W. Indies sl.
n. 50. a jackpot ...1900s US sl.
n. 51. a newt ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
n. 52. a young workman ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
n. 53. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 54. a convict ...1904 Amer. prison sl.
n. 55. a military policeman ...1919 sl.
n. 56. a mugger; a thief ...1920s US sl.
n. 57. a rustic, a countrified person; a simple fellow ...1930 Amer. dial.
n. 58. a tramp ...1930 Amer. sl.
n. 59. a bill ...1930s rhyming sl. (Jack and Jill)
n. 60. a hill ...1930s rhyming sl. (Jack and Jill)
n. 61. a till ...1930s rhyming sl. (Jack and Jill)
n. 62. the card game blackjack ...1930s US sl.
n. 63. methylated spirits taken as an intoxicant ...c1930 sl.
n. 64. a locomotive ...1931 Can. railroadmen's usage
n. 65. money ...1937 sl., orig. US
n. 66. a non-union labourer; a strike-breaker; a member of the Permanent and Casual Waterside Workers' Union ...1940s Aust. rhyming sl. for 'Jack McNab' = a scab
n. 67. a corporal ...1940s US military sl.
n. 68. a Brahman cow ...1950 Amer. dial.
n. 69. copulation ...c1950 sl.
n. 70. a pill of heroin in which the drug is issued to registered addicts ...1950s rhyming sl. 'jack and jill' (usually plural) = pill(s)
n. 71. syphilis ...1954 Aust. rhyming sl. for 'jack-in-the-box = pox'
n. 72. five pounds ...1958 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'five' (Jack's alive)
n. 73. the game of tic-tac-toe ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 74. a crowbar ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 75. a jacket ...1960s sl.
n. 76. a bar ...1970s rhyming sl. 'jack tar' = bar
n. 77. Jack Daniel's brand of whisky ...1970s US sl.
n. 78. a look-round, a glance ...1970s NZ sl.
n. 79. an act of masturbation ...1980s sl.
n. 80. a double-headed penny ...20C Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to take the skin off a seal ...1795 Sc.
vb. 2. to copulate ...19C sl.
vb. 3. to run away quickly from ...c1840 sl.
vb. 4. to hunt deer at night, illegally, with the aid of a light...M19 US sl
vb. 5. to brand an unmarked yearling or maverick ...1871 Amer. sl.
vb. 6. to give up suddenly; to withdraw or back out of anything; to relinquish, to abandon, esp. to leave off or throw up work ...1873 Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to use a translation or hidden notes to pass an examination ...1900s US college sl.
vb. 8. to beat ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
vb. 9. to masturbate ...1940s sl.
vb. 10. to serve a prison sentence ...1960s US prison sl.
vb. 11. to fight ...1970 Amer. dial.
vb. 12. to inject a drug, esp. to draw a portion of blood, which mixes with the drug and then to reinject the mixture, repeating the process several times ...1970s US drugs sl.
vb. 13. to steal; to hijack; to take forcibly ...1980s sl., orig. US
vb. 14. to steal someone else's drugs ...1980s drugs sl.
vb. 15. to stab or punch ...1980s sl.
vb. 16. to take charge of, to get ready ...1980s NZ sl.
vb. 17. to search ...1990s US sl.
int. a call to pigs ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK, THE n. 1. venereal disease ...1950s Aust. rhyming sl. 'jack in the box' = pox
n. 2. a birth control pill ...1970s rhyming sl. (Jack and Jill)
• JACK A BONEY n. one who plays for both sides in a game ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK-ABOUT n. a person not engaged in any particular business; a jack-of-all-trades ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK ACT vb. to play the fool ...1920s Irish sl.
• JACK-ADAMS n. a foolish and stubborn person; a simpleton; a silly, impertinent fellow ...1690 sl.
• JACK-A-DANDY n. 1. a little fop, a petty dandy. a coxcomb ...1632
n. 2. an insignificant little fellow; a little pert or conceited fellow ...1632
n. 3. brandy ...L19 rhyming sl.
n. 4. a light thrown by the reflection of the sun on a looking-glass or other bright surface, on to a wall or ceiling ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACKAL n. 1. a person who does subordinate preparatory work or drudgery for another, or ministers to his requirements ...a1688
n. 2. a steamboat thief, the thief who actually removes the booty ...19C US criminals' sl.
n. 3. a moneylender's tout ...19C sl.
vb. to masturbate ...1990s US sl.
• JACKALALLY n. a foolish person ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK-A-LANTERN n. 1. will-o'-the-wisp ...1673
n. 2. a term of abuse ...1895 Eng. dial.
• JACK-A-LANTHORN † n. a man with a lantern; a night watchman ...1663
• JACKALEGS n. 1. a pocketknife; a large clasp knife ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a tall, long-legged man; used as a term of opprobrium ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK-A-LENT n. 1. a figure of a man set up to be pelted; an ancient form of the sport of 'Aunt Sally', practised during Lent; hence, a butt for everyone to throw at ...1598 arch.
n. 2. an insignificant or contemptible person; a simpleton; a dwarf; a puppet ...1598 arch.
† n. 3. will-o'-the-wisp ...c1717
n. 4. a dirty, slovenly person ...1886 Eng. dial.
• JACK A LOON n. a term of abuse ...1895 Eng. dial.
• JACKALOPE n. an imaginary animal ...1955 Amer. dial.
• JACK A-MAKING PANCAKES n. a light thrown by the reflection of the sun on a looking-glass or other bright surface, on to a wall or ceiling ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AMONGST THE MAIDENS n. one who is always after women's society, and who likes to be made much of by them ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AMONG THE MAIDS n. a gallant; a ladies' man ...1785
• JACKANAPE n. an undisciplined, albeit enthusiastic member of a radical movement, one who finds it hard to put the general good before their own pleasures ...1960s US Black radical sl.
• JACKANAPES † n. 1. a quasi-proper name of an ape ...1522
n. 2. a tame ape or monkey ...1526 arch.
† n. 3. applied contemptuously to a crucifix ...1526.
† n. 4. applied to a person who is compared to an ape, or one displaying the qualities of an ape ...1534
n. 5. anybody at once ugly (or diminutive), showy, and impudent ...1534
n. 6. a ridiculous upstart; a pert, impertinent, or conceited fellow who assumes ridiculous airs; a coxcomb, a fop ...c1555
n. 7. a playful term for a pert, forward child; a mischievous child; a 'monkey' ...c1555
n. 8. a clownish fellow; one easily gulled ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JACK AN' DANNY n. 1. the vagina ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'fanny'
n. 2. nonsense, time-wasting, prevarication ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'fanny'
• JACK AND HIS LANTERN  n. a will-o'-the-wisp ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AND HIS TEAM n. the constellation Ursa major ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AND HIS TEAM GOING TO PIT n. the constellation Ursa major ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AND HIS WAGON n. the constellation Ursa major ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AND HIS WAIN n. the constellation Ursa major ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AND JILL n. 1. a bill (account) ...c1890 rhyming sl.
n. 2. a till ...c1890 rhyming sl.
n. 3. a (small) hill ...20C rhyming sl.
n. 4. a fool ...1970s Aust. rhyming sl. for 'dill'
n. 5. a pill, esp. of heroin; usually in the plural ...1970s rhyming sl.
• JACK AND JILL PARTY n. a New Year's Eve party ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JACK AND JOAN adj. on one's own, alone ...1990s rhyming sl.
• JACK AND THE LANTERN n. will-o'-the-wisp ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• JACK-A-NIPS n. a conceited coxcomb; an affected, puppyish young man ...1839 Eng. dial.
• JACK A NODS n. a simple, stupid fellow ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACKANORY n. 1. a children's story ...20C rhyming sl.
n. 2. a lie ...20C rhyming sl. for a tall story
• JACKAROO n. 1. a White man living beyond the bounds of 'civilization' ...M19 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a man newly arrived from Britain to gain experience in the bush ...1887 Aust. sl.
n. 3. a young hired hand ...L19 Aust. sl.
vb. to pick up experience ...L19 Aust. sl.
• JACK AROUND vb. to mess about; to waste time; to act childishly; to be ineffective ...1960s sl.
vb. 2. to treat badly, with deceit or contempt ...1960s US sl.
vb. 3. to tease ...1960s US campus sl.
vb. 4. to mess about, usually with sexual, adulterous overtones ...1960s sl.
• JACK ASHORE adj. larky, excited, tipsy ...L19 sl.
n. a 'larky' rather tipsy sailor; a drinker of alcohol; a drunkard  ...B1909 colloq.
• JACKASS adj. large, substantial ...M19 sl.
n. 1. a male ass; a donkey ...1727
n. 2. a stupid or foolish person; a dolt, an oaf, a blockhead ...1823
n. 3. homemade, illegal, or poor quality liquor ...1924 Amer. dial.
• JACKASS ABOUT vb. to be occupied with trifles; to be busy to no purpose ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACKASS BRANDY n. 1. home-distilled brandy ...1920s US sl.
n. 2. homemade, illegal, or poor quality liquor ...1921 Amer. dial.
• JACKASS CHEESE n. cottage cheese ...1941 Amer. dial.
• JACKASSERY n. gross folly or stupidity ...1833
• JACKASS-FRIGATE n. a small slow-sailing frigate ...1833 nautical sl.
• JACKASS HARE n. a jackrabbit; a hare ...1845 Amer. dial.
• JACKASSIFICATION n. the act of making a jackass or fool of ...1822 nonce word
• JACKASSISM n. gross folly or stupidity ...a1845 nonce word
• JACKASS RABBIT n. a jackrabbit; a hare ...1845 Amer. dial.
• JACKASS ROPE n. home-grown tobacco twisted into a rope ...1950s W. Indies Rasta
• JACK AT A PINCH n. 1. a temporary clergyman hired when the regular incumbent is absent...c1620 colloq.
n. 2. a useful man, one who is ready in an emergency; one who is made useful on occasion by ignored at other times ...M19 Anglo-Irish
• JACK AT WARTS n. a conceited little fellow ...19C colloq.
• JACK-BANNIAL n. a tadpole ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK BARREL n. a minnow ...L19 nautical sl.
• JACK BEHIND THE GARDEN GATE n. the pansy, Viola tricolor ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK BENNY n. a penny ...1930s rhyming sl.
• JACK BESIDE THE MIDDLE HORSE n. a star in the constellation of Ursa Major ...1934 Sc.
• JACK-BIT n. food ...1939 army sl.
• JACK BITE n. a snack ...1949 Amer. dial.
• JACK BLUNT n. a blunt, outspoken fellow ...1898 colloq.
• JACK-BOLTS n. potatoes ...1875 Eng. dial.
• JACKBOOT n. arbitrary, cruel, and authoritarian rule or behaviour
• JACK BOOTS n. the 'boots' or bootboy at an inn ...E19 sl.
• JACK-BOY † n. 1. a boy employed in menial work; a stable-boy, groom, or postillion ...1573
n. 2. a postilion, one who rides one of a carriage's leading horses rather than riding on the box ...c1810 sl.
n. 3. a hold-up man; an armed robber ...1980s US police sl.
• JACK-BRAG † n. a vulgar braggart; a boaster ...1608
• JACK BRAGGER n. a boaster, a braggart ...L16 sl.
• JACK BUMP n. a pimple ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JACK BUMPS n. acne, allegedly caused by masturbation ...1960s US sl.
• JACK CATCH n. a hangman ...M17 sl., orig. UK criminals'
• JACK-COVE n. a mean, low fellow ...1859 sl.
• JACK D n. Jack Daniel's brand of whisky ...1970s US sl.
• JACK-DANDY n. 1. a little fop, a petty dandy, a coxcomb; an insignificant little fellow ...c1630 colloq.
n. 2. brandy ...1857 rhyming sl.
• JACKDAW n. 1. a talkative person; used contemptuously ...1605
n. 2. a jaw ...M19 rhyming sl.
• JACKDAW TRICKS n. odd pranks, vagaries ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK DEE n. an act of urination ...1990s rhyming sl. for ‘pee’
• JACK DEER n. a deer shot, illegally, by one who hunts a night using a light to stun the prey ...L18 US sl.
• JACK-DEUCE adj. at an angle or slanted ...1930s US sl.
• JACK DRUM'S ENTERTAINMENT n. a rough reception, esp. the throwing out of an unwelcome guest; ill-treatment; ignominious dismissal ...1579 sl.
• JACK DUSTY n. a ship's steward's assistant ...c1931 sl.
• JACKED adj. 1. of a horse: spavined ...L18 sl.
adj. 2. angry, annoyed ...L19 Aust. sl.
adj. 3. excited, exhilarated ...1930s sl.
adj. 4. under the influence of a drug, either narcotic or pharmaceutical, or of alcohol ...1930s US sl.
adj. 5. physically broken down ...1960s US college sl.
adj. 6. sexually excited ...1970s US homosexual sl.
adj. 7. stabbed, attacked ...1980s sl.
adj. 8. happy, satisfied, excited ...1980s US campus sl.
adj. 9. muscular ...2000s US college sl.
• JACKED IN adj. given up. abandoned ...1940s sl.
• JACKED IT adj. died ...L19 sl.
• JACKED OFF adj. enthusiastic, very keen ...1980s US sl.
• JACKED OUT adj. annoyed, irritated, angry ...1970s US campus sl.
• JACKED UP adj. 1. ruined, done for, given up, abandoned ...M19 sl.
adj. 2. excited, exhilarated ...1930s sl.
adj. 3. under the influence of a drug, either narcotic or pharmaceutical, or of alcohol ...1930s US sl.
adj. 4. charged with an offense, esp. while already serving a sentence ...1950s US criminals' sl.
adj. 5. arranged, sorted out, 'fixed' ...1960s NZ sl.
adj. 6. unfair ...1960s US college sl.
adj. 7. pregnant ...1970 Amer. dial.
adj. 8. upset, anxious, waiting anxiously ...1970s US teen sl.
adj. 9. sexually excited ...1970s US homosexual sl.
adj. 10. infected, usually with venereal disease ...20C Aust. sl.
• JACKEEN n. 1. a Dubliner, as opposed to a country person ...M19 Anglo-Irish
n. 2. a self-assertive worthless fellow; used contemptuously ...1840 Anglo-Irish
• JACKEN-CLOSER n. a seal (for document)  ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACK-END n. a fragment or small remainder ...1894 Eng. dial.
• JACKER n. 1. one who hunts deer at night, illegally, with the aid of a light ...M19 US sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a male ...L19 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a male who masturbates frequently ...20C sl.
n. 4. a hijacker ...1960s US sl.
n. 5. a street robber, a thief ...2000s sl.
• JACKERIES n. favoured station-hands ...1890 Aust. sl.
• JACKER-MER-LANTERN n. will-o'-the-wisp; a phosphorescent light that appears to flit or hover over marshy ground ...1859 Amer. dial.
• JACKER-OFF n. a general insult; literally, a masturbator ...1930s US sl.
• JACKEROO n. 1. a White man living beyond the bounds of 'civilization' ...M19 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a man newly arrived from Britain to gain experience in the bush ...M19 Aust. sl.
n. 3. a young hired hand ...L19 Aust. sl.
vb. to pick up experience ...M19 Aust. sl.
• JACKERY n. a popular station-hand; usually in plural ...L19 Aust. sl.
• JACKET n. 1. the natural (usually hairy) covering or 'coat' of various animals; the fleece of a sheep, hair of a dog, fur of a cat, etc.; also, the skin of a seal, fish, etc. ...1613
n. 2. the human skin ...17C sl.
n. 3. a young seal ...Bk1901 Newfoundland usage
n. 4. a bad reputation ...1930s US criminal sl.
n. 5. a witness to a crime ...1930s US criminals' sl.
n. 6. a jail sentence ...1930s US criminals' sl.
n. 7. a military service record ...1930s US sl.
n. 8. the police prison file on a criminal, recording previous convictions, etc.; one's criminal record ...1950s sl.
n. 9. a condom ...1960s US sl.
n. 10. a child fathered by a woman's lover rather than by her husband ...20C W. Indies
n. 11. a man who accepts the role of father to a child he knows is not his ...20C W. Indies sl.
n. 12. any child who has no 'official' father ...20C W. Indies
vb. 1. to thrash; to beat ...1704 sl.
vb. 2. to remove a man by underhand and vile means from any situation he enjoys, commonly with a view to supplant him ...19C sl.
vb. 3. to cheat; to swindle; to betray ...1819 sl.
vb. 4. to be identified or caught in the act ...M19 US criminals' sl.
vb. 5. to denote, to point out ...1859 Amer. thieves' sl.
vb. 6. to threaten someone with confinement in a lunatic asylum ...L19 sl.
vb. 7. to seduce someone else's lover ...1960s W. Indies sl.
vb. 8. to be labelled untrustworthy or given any form of bad reputation by fellow prisoners ...1970s US prison sl.
• JACKET AND VEST n. the West end of London ...1930s rhyming sl.
• JACKETING n. 1. a beating, a thrashing; a tongue-lashing, a scolding ...1851
n. 2. a hard day's work ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACKET IT vb. to leave a place without warning ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACKET JOB n. something or someone liable to drive one crazy; hence, a mad or insane person ...1990s sl.
• JACKET-REVERSER n. a turncoat ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACKETS n. Nembutal, a tranquillizer ...1950s drugs sl.
• JACKEY n. gin ...1799 sl.
• JACKEY-BIRD n. a starling ...1897
• JACK-FISH n. the pike ...1847
• JACKFISH FARMER n. a rustic ...1973 Amer. dial.
• JACK FLASH n. hashish ...1960s Aust. rhyming sl. for 'hash'
• JACK-FOOL n. a thundering idiot; a great fool...1383 sl.
• JACK FROST n. a personification of frost ...c1825 colloq.
• JACK FROST DESIGNS n. patterns formed by ice on windows in cold weather ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JACK FROST FINGERS n. patterns formed by ice on windows in cold weather ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JACK FROST MARKINGS n. patterns formed by ice on windows in cold weather ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JACK FROST PAINTINGS n. patterns formed by ice on windows in cold weather ...1950 Amer. dial.
• JACK FROST PICTURES n. patterns formed by ice on windows in cold weather ...1950 Amer. dial.
• JACK FROST'S SON n, a frost, esp. a severe one ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JACK FROST WITH FAIRY PICTURES n. patterns formed by ice on windows in cold weather ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JACK-GAGGER n. a man living on his wife's prostitution ...1859 Amer. thieves' sl.
• JACK GENTLEMAN n. a man of low birth or manners who has pretensions to be a gentleman; an insolent fellow; an upstart ...L17 sl.
• JACK-GENTLEWOMAN †* n. 1. a  woman of low birth or manners making pretensions to be a gentlewoman; an insolent woman, an upstart ...1787
n. 2. a large masculine woman ...L18 sl.
• JACK HAMMER n. 1. a woodpecker ...1958 Amer. dial.
n. 2. (as 'jackhammer') the erect penis ...1970s US homosexual sl.
• JACKHANDLE n. the erect penis ...1960s US sl.
• JACK-HARE n. a male hare ...1897 Eng. dial.
• JACK-HOLD-MY-STAFF † n. a too humble servant; a servile attendant ...1625
• JACK HORNER n. a corner ...20C rhyming sl.
• JACK-HOUSE n. a privy ...1935 Amer. dial.
• JACK-HUNTER n. someone who hunts by night, using a light to stun the prey ...L18 US sl.
• JACKIE n. 1. a sailor ...L17 sl.
n. 2. an act of urination ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'slash' (Jackie Dash)
• JACKIE DASH n. an act of urination ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'slash'
• JACKIE HOWE n. a navy blue or black woollen singlet worn by Australian and New Zealand shearers and bushmen ...1930s Aust. & NZ sl.
• JACKIE ROBINSON n. 1. any Black person who is the first to gain entry to a profession ...1940s US Black sl.
n. 2. the penis ...1950s sl.
• JACKIES n. American sailors ...1910s sl.
• JACKIE TRENT adj. corrupt, untrustworthy ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'bent'
• JACKILEGS n. a pocketknife; a large clasp knife ...1790 Eng. dial.
• JACK IN vb. to abandon or leave an attempt or enterprise ...sl.
• JACK-IN-A-BOX † n. 1. a sharper or cheat; a thief who deceived tradesmen by substituting empty boxes for others full of money ...1612
† n. 2. a street peddler stationed in a portable stall or box; usually one who doubles as a confidence trickster ...1699
n. 3. the penis ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACKING-GOWN † n. a clergyman ...1904 Sc.
• JACKING OFF n. 1. racking up the pool balls ...20C gambling sl.
n. 2. shaking dice with a movement that might be seen as resembling masturbation ...20C gambling sl.
• JACKING UP n. a rebuke, a reprimand; a scolding ...1905 Amer. dial.
• JACK-IN-OFFICE n. an overbearing or self-important petty official; an upstart ...1690 sl.
• JACK IN THE BEAN STACK n. an adventurous, daredevil person ...1950s US Black sl.
• JACK-IN-THE-BOX † n. 1. a sharper or cheat; a thief who deceived tradesmen by substituting empty boxes for others full of money ...1570
n. 2. the consecrated host ...M16 sl.
n. 3. a child in the womb ...L17 sl.
n. 4. a street peddler ...1698 sl.
n. 5. syphilis ...c1870 rhyming sl. on 'pox'
n. 6. a short crowbar, used by housebreakers ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 7. the penis ...19C sl.
n. 8. a hermit crab ...Bk1901 US fishing usage
n. 9. breaking and entering a house or apartment ...20C US criminals' sl.
n. 10. socks ...20C rhyming sl.
n. 11. the state of having one's penis inside one's partner's vagina ...1960s US Black sl.
• JACK IN THE CELLAR n. a child in the womb ...L17 sl.
• JACK IN THE DUST n. a ship's steward's assistant; a steward's mate ...M19 nautical sl.
• JACK-IN-THE-GREEN n. a chimney sweep enclosed in a portable framework of boughs for the processions on the first of May ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACK-IN-THE-LANTERN n. will-o'-the-wisp; a phosphorescent light that appears to flit or hover over marshy ground ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JACK IN THE LOW CELLAR n. a child in the womb; an unborn child ...1751
• JACK IN THE PULPIT n. a pretender; an upstart ...19C colloq.
• JACK IN THE WATER n. 1. a handy man at a boat-house or landing-stage; a waterman's attendant, who helps passengers on and off boats ...c1835 colloq.
n. 2. a sailor ...1861 Eng. dial.
• JACK IRON n. a form of unlicensed and very potent rum, distilled secretly in the countryside ...20C W. Indies sl.
• JACK IT vb. 1. to die ...L19 sl.
vb. 2. to stop doing something; to give in; to abandon; to resign ...L19 sl.
• JACK IT IN vb. to abandon; to give up ...c1910 sl.
• JACK IT UP SOMEONE'S ASS vb. to punish or victimize someone ...1960s US sl.
• JACK JAG THE FLAE n. a tailor ...1873 Eng. dial.
• JACK JOB n. unfair treatment ...1970s US campus sl.
• JACK-JUMPER n. the breast-bone or merry-thought of any poultry ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK KETCH n. 1. a hangman or executioner ...1673
n. 2. a jail sentence ...L19 sl.
n. 3. anyone chosen to carry out a death sentence ...L19 sl.
vb. to hang ...1694 sl.
• JACK KETCH'S CERTIFICATE n. a judicial flogging ...E19 sl.
• JACK KETCH'S KITCHEN n. a room in Newgate, where that honest fellow, the hangman, boiled the quarters of those executed and dismembered for high treason ...1714 sl.
• JACK KETCH'S NECKLACE n. a hangman's noose ...E19 sl.
• JACK KETCH'S PIPPIN n. a candidate for the gallows ...L17 sl.
• JACK KETCH'S WARREN n. the slum area in and around Turnmill Street, Clerkenwell (London) ...19C sl.
• JACK KITCH n. a hangman or executioner ...1676 sl.
• JACKKNIFE n. a handspring ...1965 Amer. dial.
vb. to climb the trunk of a tree by holding on with your legs while you pull yourself up with your hands ...1966 Amer. dial.
• JACKKNIFE CARPENTER n. an incompetent carpenter, one without much skill ...1950 Amer. dial.
• JACK-KNIFE FACE n. a thin, pointed face ...M19 US sl.
• JACKKNIFE JUMP n. a handspring ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JACK-LAG-KNIFE n. a clasp knife ...1777 Eng. dial.
• JACK LAMP n. a light used for hunting by night ...19C sl., orig. US
• JACK LANG n. slang, spec. rhyming slang ...1960s Aust. sl.
• JACK LANTERN n. 1. a light used for hunting by night ...19C sl., orig. US
n. 2. a fool; a dull, stupid fellow ...1896 Amer. dial.
• JACK LATTEN n. a threat of punishment ...20C Irish sl.
• JACK LATTIN n. a threat of punishment ...20C Irish sl.
• JACK-LEG adj. 1. ineffectual, incompetent; amateur, untrained; said of someone without skill or training ...1850 US sl.
adj. 2. dishonest or unscrupulous ...M19 US sl.
adj. 3. poor in quality; shoddy ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 4. thrown-together, makeshift ...20C US sl.
n. 1. an incompetent, unskilled or unprincipled worker or professional person, esp. a quack doctor, a crooked lawyer, or a hypocritical preacher ...M19 US sl.
n. 2. an itinerant preacher ...20C US sl.
vb. to act in an incompetent, unskilled or unprincipled way ...M19 US sl.
• JACK-LEGGED adj. 1. untrained, unprofessional, dishonest ...1839 US sl.
adj. 2. thrown-together, makeshift ...20C US sl.
adj. 3. of legs: noticeably bent or uneven ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JACK-LEGGED PREACHER n. an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JACKLEGGING n. working inexpertly; fiddling ...1918 Amer. dial.
• JACKLIGHT n. a light used for hunting by night ...19C sl., orig. US
vb. (as 'jack-light') to hunt deer at night, illegally, with the aid of a light ...M19 US sl.
• JACK-MA-LANTERN n. will-o'-the-wisp; a phosphorescent light that appears to flit or hover over marshy ground ...1899 Amer. dial.
• JACKMAN n. 1. a mendicant villain who used his abilities of reading and writing to forge counterfeit begging licenses ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
† n. 2. an attendant or retainer kept by a nobleman or landowner ...1567 Sc.
n. 3. an armed serving man ...1820 Sc.
n. 4. ( as 'jack man') one who habitually drinks methylated spirits ...1930s sl.
• JACK-ME-LANTUN n. will-o'-the-wisp; a phosphorescent light that appears to flit or hover over marshy ground ...1883 Amer. dial.
• JACK MORMON n. 1. (derogatory) a non-Mormon with Mormon sympathies ...1845 Amer. dial.
n. 2. (often derogatory) an apostate Mormon ...1944 Amer. dial.
• JACK MULATTA n. will-o'-the-wisp; a phosphorescent light that appears to flit or hover over marshy ground ...c1938 Amer. dial.
• JACK MUM n. a discreet person ...20C Irish sl.
• JACK NASTY n. a term of contempt for a sneak or a sloven ...1857
• JACK-NASTY-FACE n. 1. the female genitals ...E19 Brit. sl.
n. 2. a filthy or unpleasant-looking person ...1823 sl.
n. 3. a sailor; spec., a cook's mate ...1884 sl.
• JACK-NICKER n. the goldfinch, Fringilla carduelis ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK NOHI n. 1. an inquisitive person; a nosey parker ...1940s NZ sl.
n. 2. a look-round, a glance ...1970s NZ sl.
• JACK NORTHWESTER n. the northwest wind ...1749
• JACK 'N' THE BEANSTALK vb. to masturbate ...1990s sl.
• JACKO n. 1. a kookaburra ...1907 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a Turkish soldier ...1910s Aust. sl.
n. 3. the magpie, Pica rustica ...Bk1902 Sc.
• JACK O' BEDLAM n. a madman ...1605
• JACK OF adj. tired or fed up with something ...Aust. sl.
• JACK OF ALL WORKS n. a jack-of-all-trades ...1820
• JACK-OF-APES n. a man who exhibited performing apes ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACK OF BOTH SIDES n. a person who sides first with one party and then with the other ...1562
• JACK OF CLUBS n. a good fellow or man ...19C US sl.
• JACK OF DANDY n. an insignificant person; a fop ...E17 sl.
• JACK OF DOVER n. a sole ...L14 sl.
• JACK-OFF adj. 1. a term of abuse, disdain ...1930s sl.
adj. 2. pert. to the act of masturbation ...1930s sl.
n. 1. a jerk or incompetent oaf ...20C US sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a term of address ...1930s US sl.
n. 3. a general insult; literally, a masturbator ...1930s US sl.
n. 4. a hoax, a confidence trick ...1930s US sl.
n. 5. an act of masturbation; hence, fig. something worthless or pointless ...1930s US sl.
vb. (usually as 'jack off')
vb. 1. to waste time; to goof off ...20C US sl.
vb. 2. to masturbate ...1910s sl.
vb. 3. to leave ...1930s UK tramps' sl.
vb. 4. to masturbate someone else ...1930s sl.
vb. 5. to move up and down fast ...1940s sl.
vb. 6. to fool around, to do nothing ...1940s US sl.
vb. 7. to pump backwards and forwards with a plunger of the hypodermic without finally injecting the blood and heroin mix into the arm ...1950s drugs sl.
vb. 8. to take advantage of, to deceive or tease someone ...1960s US sl.
vb. 9. to fantasize ...1990s US sl.
• JACK-OF-LEGS n. 1. a tall, long-legged man ... 1785 sl.
n. 2. a large clasp knife ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACK OF OAKS n. the Jack of clubs ...1888 Eng. dial.
• JACK-O'-LANTERN n. 1. will-o'-the-wisp; a phosphorescent light that appears to flit or hover over marshy ground ...1673
n. 2. a firefly, a glowworm ...1966 Amer. dial.
• JACK OF THE DUST n. a man on board a U.S. man-of-war appointed to assist the paymaster's yeoman in serving out provisions and other stores ...Bk1901
• JACK O' LENT n. 1. a dwarf...L16 colloq.
n. 2. a puppet ...L16 colloq.
n. 3. a simpleton, a nobody ...17C colloq.
• JACK-O-MY-LANTERN n. a firefly, a glowworm ...1966 Amer. dial.
• JACK-ON-BOTH-SIDES n. 1. a neutral ...1594 sl.
n. 2. one who plays for both sides in a game ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK ONESELF OFF vb. to masturbate ...1910s sl.
• JACK OUT vb. to fight ...1970 Amer. dial.
• JACK OUT OF DOORS † n. a person turned out of his former place; a homeless person; a vagrant ...1543
• JACK OUT OF OFFICE † n. a person who has been dismissed from his office ...1592
• JACK OUT OF SERVICE † n. a person who has been dismissed from his office ...1540
• JACK-OVER-THE-GROUND n. ground ivy ...1892 Amer. dial.
• JACK-O'-WISP † n. 1. a will-o'-the-wisp ...1896
† n. 2. a giddy or flighty person ...1896
• JACKPINE FARMER n. a woods-dweller, esp. one thought to be ignorant or uncultivated ...1973 Amer. dial.
• JACKPINE SAVAGE n. a woods-dweller, esp. one thought to be ignorant or uncultivated ...1957 Amer. dial.
• JACK POKE n. a listless or slow person ...1942 Amer. sl.
• JACKPOT n. a predicament; a muddle; a dilemma; trouble; an arrest ...1887 Amer. sl.
• JACKPOTTED adj. tangled up with a fallen steer or horse; in a predicament or dilemma ...1946 Amer. sl.
• JACK-PUDDING n. a serving merry-andrew; a low-class buffoon; a clown ...1650 sl.
• JACK-RABBIT n. 1. a half-grown rabbit ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a mule, esp. a small one ...1940 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an apostate Mormon ...1969 Amer. dial.
• JACK-RACKET n. mugging ...1920s US sl.
• JACK-RAG n. a person ...1895 Eng. dial.
• JACK RANDALL n. a candle ...Bk1896 rhyming sl.
• JACK ROBINSON n. the penis ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACKROCK n. a small, rounded stone, esp. one suitable for throwing ...1920 Amer. dial.
• JACKRUM n. a marriage license ...1825 sl.
• JACK'S n. Jack Daniel's brand of whisky ...1970s US sl.
• JACKS n. 1 a privy; an outhouse ...E16 sl.
† n. 2. the chimes or tunes struck on bells ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
n. 3. five pounds ...1958 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'five' (Jack's alive)
n. 4. potato peelings ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 5. stilts ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 6. the game of hopscotch ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JACK-SAUCE † n. a saucy or impudent fellow; a little oaf ...c1550
• JACK'S DELIGHT n. a sea-port strumpet ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACK SHALLOO n. an (excessively) easy-going naval officer ...1904 naval sl.
• JACK-SHARP n. 1. a smart, tingling frost ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
n. 2. the holly ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK-SHARPNAILS n. a hedgehog ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK-SHAY n. a tin quart-pot used for boiling water for tea ...1881 Aust.
• JACKSHEA n. a tin quart-pot used for boiling water for tea ...1890 Aust.
• JACK SHILLOO n. an (excessively) easy-going naval officer ...1904 naval sl.
• JACK SHIRT n. a wool shirt ...1950 Amer. dial.
• JACK SHIT n. 1. a worthless good-for-nothing ...20C sl.
n. 2. any worthless bit of nothing ...20C sl.
n. 3. nonsense ...20C sl.
• JACKSHITE n. an enlisted sailor below the rank of chief petty officer ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
• JACKSIE n. 1. the buttocks ...1896 sl.
n. 2. a brothel ...20C Aust. sl.
• JACK-SLAVE n. a vulgarian ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACK SMITHERS n. 1. a drink taken by a man alone ...c1900 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a man drinking alone ...c1930 Aust. sl.
• JACK-SNAG n. the snail ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK-SNAPPER n. 1. a bedbug ...1929 Amer. dial.
n. 2. freshwater fish that is not good to sea ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JACK-SNIP n. a botching tailor ...19C sl.
• JACKSON n. a term of address by one male to another ...1941 US sl., orig. army usage
vb. to contrive to get out of difficulty ...1903 Amer. dial.
• JACKSON CRACKER n. a firecracker ...1877 Amer. dial.
• JACKSONED adj. thrashed ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACKSONING n. a thrashing ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACKSON WHITE n. a person of racially mixed ancestry in northeast New Jersey and adjacent parts of New York; also, a White person living in the mountains of the same region ...1878 Amer. dial.
• JACK SPRAT n. 1. an undersized man or boy; a dwarf; a very small man ...c1570
n. 2. fat (of meat) ...L19 rhyming sl.
• JACK STARTLES A STOOPY n. a shimmering of the atmosphere near the ground on a hot day; a heat haze ...1889 Sc.
• JACK-STICKLER † n. a meddlesome or interfering person; a busybody ...1579
• JACKSTONE n. a small round pebble or stone ...1814
• JACK-STRAW n. 1. a man of no substance, worth, or consideration; a nobody...1596
n. 2. a thing of the least value ...1862 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a dwarf ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 4. a low-born rebel ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACK STRAW'S CASTLE n. the female pudendum ...19C sl.
• JACK STROP n. 1. a conceited man who fancies himself a dashing buccaneer, but is better at boasting than acting ...L19 sl.
n. 2. a bumptious or opinionated man ...1945 nautical sl.
• JACK STROP'S OLD WOMAN n. a dogmatic know-all ...L19 sl.
• JACKSY n. the buttocks ...1896 sl.
• JACKSY-PARDO n. the buttocks ...1896 sl.
• JACKSY-PARDY n. the buttocks ...1896 sl.
• JACK-TAR n. a sailor...1781 sl.
• JACK THE DANCER n. cancer ...20C Aust. sl.
• JACK THE DOG vb. to loaf, to shirk work ...1988 Amer. dial.
• JACK THE INTERIM vb. to be remanded ...Bk1896 thieves' sl.
• JACK THE LAD n. a (brash) young male rogue or villain ...1981 Brit. sl.
• JACK-THE-LANTERN n. will-o'-the-wisp ...1824 Eng. dial.
• JACK-THE-PAINTER n. a much adulterated green tea used in the bush ...1852 Aust. sl.
• JACK-THE-SLIPPER n. the treadmill (a device formerly used for driving machinery, consisting of a large wheel with steps fitted into its inner surface; it was turned by the weight of people or animals treading the steps) ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACK-TOOTH n. a back tooth ...1886 Eng. dial.
• JACK UP vb. 1. to become bankrupt or insolvent ...1870 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to do for, to ruin; to bungle something; to foul up  ...1873 colloq.
vb. 3. to give up suddenly or promptly ...1873
vb. 4. to call to account; to rebuke; to reprove severely, to reprimand; to scold; to irritate ...1896 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to wear out; to tire, to exhaust ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. in trucking: to wreck a truck or to make a sudden stop ...1963 US trucking sl.
vb. 7. to rob, to steal; to hold up ...1971 Amer. dial.
vb. 8. to beat someone up ...1972 Amer. dial.
vb. 9. to have sexual intercourse with ...1980 Amer. dial.
• JACK-UPALAND n. a peasant ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACK UP THE ORCHARD n. a threat ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACKUTTY-TATERS n. potatoes boiled with their skins on ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK-WEAVER n. the coloured dancing reflection of sunlight cast by a swinging prism ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK WEIGHT n. a fat man ...1785 sl.
• JACK WEST n. a stye on the eye-lid ...1856 Eng. dial.
• JACK WHITE n. a shirt tail ...1909 Amer dial.
• JACK WHITE IS OUT OF JAIL phr. used as a warning that a man's pants are torn; there's a hole in the seat of one's trousers ...1909 Amer. dial.
• JACK-WHORE n. 1. a strong Amazonian sailor's trull ...1762 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a large, masculine, overgrown wench ...1785 sl.
n. 3. a large, masculine prostitute ...L18 Brit. sl.
• JACK WITH A LANTERN n. will-o'-the-wisp ...1673
• JACK WITH A LANTHORN n. will-o'-the-wisp ...1673
• JACK-WITH-LANTHORN n. will-o'-the-wisp ...1824 Eng. dial.
• JACK-WITH-THE-LANTERN † n. 1. a man with a lantern; a night watchman ...1663
n. 2. will-o'-the-wisp ...1824 Eng. dial.
• JACKY n. 1. a sailor ...L17 sl.
n. 2. gin ...1799 sl.
n. 3. (derogatory) an Australian Aboriginal ...1854 Aust. sl.
n. 4. a frog ...1877 Eng, dial.
n. 5. a kookaburra ...L19 Aust. sl.
n. 6. the game of hide and seek ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
n. 7. a Turkish soldier ...1910s Aust. sl.
• JACKY-BREEZER n. the dragonfly ...1840 Eng. dial.
• JACKY BUMP n. a pimple ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JACKY DANNY n. 1. nonsense, time-wasting, prevarication ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'fanny'
n. 2. the vagina ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'fanny'
• JACKY-FORTY-FEET n. a centipede ...B1900 Sc.
• JACKY HOWE n. a navy blue or black woollen singlet worn by Australian and New Zealand shearers and bushmen ...1930s Aust. & NZ sl.
• JACKY-HULLOT n. a young male owl ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACKY-JACKY n. (derogatory) an Australian Aboriginal ...1854 Aust. sl.
• JACKY-LANTHORN n. will-o'-the-wisp ...1824 Ireland
• JACKYLEGS n. a pocketknife; a large clasp knife ...1790 Eng. dial.
• JACKY-MA-LANTUN n. will-o'-the-wisp; a phosphorescent light that appears to flit or hover over marshy ground ...1883 Amer. dial.
• JACKY-NICK n. a narrow passage between buildings ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACKY-PIG n. a young pig ...Bk1881 Eng. dial.
• JACKY-STONES n. pebbles ...1893 Eng. dial.
• JACKY-TOAD n. will-o'-the-wisp ...1777 Eng. dial.
• JACOB † n. 1. a ladder ...1708 cant
† n. 2. a housebreaker or thief carrying a ladder ...1712 sl.
† n. 3. a simpleton; a fool; a half-witted fellow; an oaf ...1785 sl.
n. 4. the penis ...19C sl.
n  5. a frog ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a lie ...1908 Amer. dial.
n. 7. a liar ...1908 Amer. dial.
vb. to lie; to tell a falsehood ...1908 Amer. dial.
• JACOB BIRD n. a starling ...1928 Amer. dial.
• JACOBINES n. loose, disorderly persons; malcontents ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACOBITE n. a sham shirt; a dickey; a shirt collar ...1690 sl.
• JACOB'S LADDER n. 1. a small ladder ...1889 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a nickname of a high and steep flight of steps ...c1895
n. 3. the female pudendum ...L19 sl.
n. 4. the hole or gap made by a dropped stitch having run down in knitting ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACOB'S LANTERN n. will-o'-the-wisp; a small light that seems to dance or flicker over a marsh at night ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JACOB'S ONION n. a green onion ...1975 Amer. dial.
• JACQUE'S or JACQUES n. 1. a privy ...E16 sl.
n. 2. the penis ...19C sl.
• JACTANCE * n. boasting, boastfulness; vainglorious speaking ...1491
• JACTANCY n. boasting, boastfulness; vainglory ...1623
• JACTANT * adj. boastful, boasting ...1839
• JACTATION n. 1. boasting, bragging, ostentatious display ...1576
n. 2. a tossing or swinging of the body to and fro ...1680-90
• JACTATOR †* n. a boaster or bragger ...1656
• JACTITATE * vb. to toss restlessly about ...1822-34
• JACTITATION n. 1. public or open declaration, esp. of a boastful sort; ostentatious affirmation; boasting, bragging ...1632
† n. 2. discussion; bandying to and fro ...1761
n. 3. a twitching or convulsive movement of a limb or muscle ...1844
• JACTURE † n. loss, injury, detriment ...1515
• JACULABLE †* adj. fit to be thrown or hurled; that may be cast or darted ...1656
• JACULATE * vb. to dart, to hurl; to dart forward; to move swiftly and suddenly ...1623
• JACULATION * n. the act of darting, hurling, or throwing; a hurl, a throw ...1608
• JACULATOR * n. one who throws or hurls; a thrower of the dart or javelin ...1796
• JACULATORIAL * adj. having the faculty of darting ...1856-8
• JACULATORY * adj. pert. to throwing or darting; that is thrown or darted ...1616
• JACULE †* n. a serpent that darts on its prey ...1572
• JACULIFEROUS adj. having prickles, or spine-like darts ...1855
• JADDER adj. shaky; infirm ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
vb. to shake, to vibrate; of the teeth: to chatter ...1885 Eng. dial.
• JADE n. 1. a contemptuous name for a horse; a horse of inferior breed; a vicious, worthless, ill-tempered horse; rarely applied to a donkey ...c1386
n. 2. a rough and contemptible girl or woman; a term of contempt applied to women ...1560
n. 3. a giddy young girl, used in a playful sense ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 4. a term of contempt applied to a person of either sex ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a long term of imprisonment ...Bk1896 Amer. thieves' sl.
† vb. 1. to befool; to jape ...1601
vb. 2. to exhaust or wear out by driving or working hard; to fatigue, to weary, to tire ...1606
vb. 3. to become tired or worn out; to grow dull or languid; to flag ...1620
vb. 4. to tantalize, to tease ...1906 Amer. dial.
• JADED adj. 1. dull or sated by continual use or indulgence ...1631
adj. 2. worn out or exhausted; fatigued ...1693
adj. 3. placed in circumstances of almost inextricable difficulty ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JADED ALL OVER adj. tired, exhausted, fatigued, wearied...1966 Amer. dial.
• JADED JENNY n. a prostitute ...20C US sl.
• JADED OUT adj. tired, exhausted, fatigued, wearied...1966 Amer. dial.
• JADE GATE n. the vagina ...2001 US sl.
• JADEHOPPER n. a lewd or vicious woman; also, one who is only mischievous and lively ...1916 Amer. dial.
• JADIN n. the stomach of a cow ...Bk1902 Sc.
• JADISH adj. malicious; tricky; untrustworthy ...Bk1896 sl.
• JADOO n. conjuring, magic, hocus-pocus ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
• JADSTANE n. the common white pebble, found on the sand or in beds of rivers ...1895 Sc.
• JAFF vb. to pass time in a light-hearted convivial manner; to trifle ...1830 Sc.
• JAFFLE n. 1. idle discourse of an indecent or malicious character ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a handful ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
vb. to tire or wear out ...1824 Sc.
• JAFFLED adj. fatigued looking, down in body and clothes ...1824 Sc.
• JAFFLER n. a careless, idle man ...1807 Eng. dial.
• JAFFLING adj. fidgety ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
n. merriment, banter ...1830 Sc.
• JAFFOCK vb. to argue, to dispute ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JAFFSE vb. to make a noise with the jaws in eating ...Bk1902 Sc.
• JAG † n. 1. a protruding bristle, hair, or fibre; a hairy, bristly, or thread-like outgrowth or projection ...1519
† n. 2. a shred of cloth; also, a scrap, a fragment ...1555 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 3. a load (usually a small cart-load) of hay, wood, etc. ...1597 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a fill of drink ...1678 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a load for the back; a peddler's wallet ...1787 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a drunkard ...L18 sl.
n. 7.  a prick or tear made by a sharp instrument, thorn, etc.; a thorn ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 8. a prickle, a thorn; something which causes a sting ...c1800 Sc.
n. 9. fatigue ...1804 Sc.
n. 10. a sharp blow, a prod ...1818 Sc.
n. 11. a pocket ...1825 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 12. a portion or quantity; a 'lot' ...1834 US
n. 13. a sharp jerk or jolt ...1866 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 14. a rut in a road causing a jolt ...1866 Sc.
n. 15. a catch or load of oysters ...1881 Amer. dial.
n. 16. the large head of a flower ...1881 Eng. dial.
n. 17. an amount of alcohol sufficient to produce drunkenness; a state of intoxication ...1892 Amer. dial.
n. 18. a drunken spree; a drinking binge ...1892 Amer. dial.
n. 19. a bit of anything ...1892 Eng. dial.
n. 20. a whim; a fancy ...Bk1896 Amer. sl.
n. 21. a journey; the carrying or carting of a load ...1899 Eng. dial.
n. 22. a small watery blister ...1899 Eng. dial.
n. 23. a bout of irrational or compulsive behaviour; a period of indulgence in a particular type of behaviour ...1913 Amer. dial.
n. 24. drug intoxication ...E20 US drugs sl.
n. 25. a three-cornered tear in a piece of clothing from catching it on something sharp ...1967 Amer. dial.
† vb. 1. to pierce with a sharp instrument; to stab ...a1400 exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to make ragged or uneven by cutting or tearing ...1568
vb. 3. to prick with something sharp, as with a thorn ...a1700 Sc. & N. Eng. & US dial.
vb. 4. to throb or prick painfully ...1706 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to carry in a cart, or on a pack-horse ...1747 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to shake violently by sharp jerks; to jolt ...c1803 Sc.
vb. 7. to move with a sharp jerking motion; to bump ...1866 Sc.
vb. 8. to give up suddenly; to withdraw or back out of anything; to relinquish, to abandon, esp. to leave off or throw up work ...1873 Eng. dial.
vb. 9. to vex, to irritate, to annoy, to trouble; to pain, to rankle ...1888 Eng. & Amer. dial.
vb. 10. to trim up the small branches of a tree or hedge ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
vb. 11. to annoy, to irritate, to play tricks on; to disparage; to reject ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. 12. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 13. to be a male prostitute to other males ...M20 US homosexual sl.
vb. 14. to make a change in direction ...1970 Amer. dial.
• JAGABAT n. a prostitute ...20C Trinidad usage
• JAG AROUND vb. 1. to fool around; to goof off ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to habitually play tricks or jokes on people ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JAGGED adj. 1. drunk ...1737 sl., chiefly US
adj. 2. in a drugged state ...1938 sl.
adj. 3. exhausted, very tired ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JAGGED-UP adj. in a drugged state ...1938 sl.
• JAGGEDY adj. 1. having a jagged edge ...1899 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. looking unwell ...1986 Amer. dial.
• JAGGER n. 1. a carrier, a carter; a peddler, a hawker ...1514 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a prickle ...1825 Sc. & Amer. dial.
n. 3. a gentleman ...1859 Amer. thieves' sl.
n. 4. a pack-horse driver ...1870 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a small dealer in hay ...1877 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a goad used for urging on a donkey ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAGGER-HORSE n. a pack-horse ...1876 Eng. dial.
• JAGGER UP vb. to cut raggedly ...1966 Amer. dial.
• JAGGET n. a full sack or pocket, hanging awkwardly, and dangling at every motion ...1808 Sc.
• JAGGIE adj. 1. prickly, sharp-pointed, piercing ...1788 Sc.
adj. 2. having a jerking motion; of a road: bumpy ...1842 Sc.
• JAGGIT adj. pierced ...Bk1902 Sc.
• JAGGLE vb. 1. to quarrel, to jangle ...1868 Eng. & Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to cut badly and unevenly ...Bk1902 Eng. & Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to shake; to move from side to side ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAGGLING n. arguing ...1966 Amer. dial.
• JAGGY adj. 1. prickly; sharp-pointed, piercing ...1787 Sc.
adj. 2. having a jerking motion; of a road: bumpy ...1842 Sc.
• JAG-HOUSE n. a brothel offering male prostitutes for males ...M20 US sl.
• JAG-OFF n. 1. an incompetent time-waster ...M20 US sl.
n. 2. a dull, stupid person; an inept person ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a reckless person; one who takes foolish chances ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 4. an awkward, clumsy person ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. (as 'jag off') to annoy, to irritate, to play tricks on; to disparage; to reject ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JAGS † n. 1. rags, tatters ...1637 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 2. splinters ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAG-THE-FLEA n. a term of contempt for a tailor ...1786 Sc.
• JAGUE n. a ditch ...1622 cant
• JAG UP vb. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JAHOO n. a courting boy ...1939 Amer. dial.
• JAIL vb. 1. to walk fast, to hurry along ...1864 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to crack; to spill ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAIL-BAIT n. a girl who is too young to have sex with legally ...1934 sl., orig. US
• JAIL-BIRD n. 1. someone who has been in prison a long time or is often sent to prison; a prisoner ...1603 cant
n. 2. a term of reproach; an incorrigible rogue ...1603
• JAILERESS n. a female jailer ...1748
• JAILERING * n. the occupation of a jailer ...1837
• JAILERY n. confinement, imprisonment ...1825 nonce word
• JAILISH * adj. suggestive of a jail; jail-like ...1751
• JAILORESS n. a female jailer ...1748
• JAIL WAGON n. a patrol wagon ...1868 Amer. dial.
• JAISTER n. swagger, pride of manner and gait ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAISTERING adj. swaggering, gesturing, gesticulating ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAISY n. an effeminate male; a homosexual male ...20C Brit. sl.
• JAKE adj. 1. satisfactory ...1914 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. (derogatory) a rustic, uncouth, awkward, or inexperienced person; a lout; an oaf; a bumpkin ...1884 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a toilet or W.C., usually for men ...20C US colloq.
n. 3. a greenhorn ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 4. methylated spirit ...1932 sl., orig. US
n. 5. a bull ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 6. a form of address ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. to trifle, to delay, to dawdle ...1568 Sc.
• JAKEALOO adj. satisfactory ...1919 Aust. & NZ sl.
• JAKE-EASY adj. offhand, easygoing ...1917 Sc.
• JAKE GOULD n. one who is rich and important ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JAKE-HOUSE n. a privy ...20C US colloq.
• JAKELEG adj. 1. untrained, unprofessional, dishonest ...M19 US sl.
adj. 2. thrown-together, makeshift ...20C US sl.
n. (as 'jake leg') the nervous excitement felt by an inexperienced hunter at the sight of game ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JAKELEG DOCTOR n. an incapable doctor, or one who does not have a very good reputation ...1969 Amer. dial.
• JAKE-LEG LIQUOR n. bad liquor ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JAKELEG PREACHER n. an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher ...1969 Amer. dial.
• JAKE LEGS, THE n. delirium tremens ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JAKE-LEG WHISKEY n. bad liquor ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JAKELOO adj. satisfactory ...1919 Aust. & NZ sl.
• JAKERLOO adj. satisfactory ...1919 Aust. & NZ sl.
• JAKES n. 1. a privy ...1530
n. 2. excrement; filth ...1847 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a state of dirty mess or untidiness; a mess, confusion ...1867 Eng. dial.
• JAKES-BARRELLER † n. a man employed to clean out privies ...1596
• JAKES-FARMER † n. a man employed to clean out privies ...1591
• JAKES-HOUSE † n. a privy ...1577
• JAKES-MAN † n. a man employed to clean out privies ...1630
• JAKES-RAKER n. a man whose calling is to empty the cesspits of privies ...L16 sl.
• JAKE-WALK vb. to hobble; to walk more heavily on one foot than the other ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JAKE WALKERS n. stilts ...1969 Amer. dial.
• JAKEY adj. 1. countrified, old-fashioned, uncouth ...1891 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. peculiar or odd in appearance ...1964 US sl.
adj. 3. sewn carelessly ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a frog ...1877 Eng, dial.
n. 2. a hobgoblin that is used to threaten children and make them behave ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 3. (derogatory) a homeless alcoholic ...20C Sc. sl.
• JALE vb. to walk fast, to hurry along ...1864 Eng. dial.
• JALK vb. to walk in a clumsy, laborious manner, as if walking through mire ...1908 Sc.
• JALLISHY BUFF adj. yellowish buff, yellow ...1888 Eng. dial.
• JALLUS adj. jealous ...1922 Amer. dial.
n. jealousy ...1922 Amer. dial.
• JALOOSE vb. to suspect, to be suspicious of; to guess, to imagine, to suppose ...1816 Sc.
• JALOPY n. a dilapidated old car ...20C colloq.
• JALOUSE vb. 1. to suspect; to be suspicious about ...1816 Sc.
vb. 2. to have a suspicion of; to surmise, to guess ...1816 Sc.
vb. 3. to regard with jealousy (erroneous use) ...1879
• JALOUSINGS n. suspicions ...1869 Sc.
• JAM adj. 1. excellent, first-rate, good, satisfactory ...1832 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. neat, smart, spruce ...Bk1896 sl.
adj. 3. pert. to a nonhomosexual or straight person ...M20 US homosexual sl.
adv. 1. completely, entirely, fully; all the way ...1905 Amer. dial.
adv. 2. very near; close, hard up against ...1912 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a crowd; a crush ...1812 colloq.
n. 2. a ring ...1859 Amer. thieves' sl.
n. 3. a sweetheart; a mistress ...c1880 sl.
n. 4. excellence; good luck; happiness ...1882 sl.
n. 5. anything large and clumsy; a big, ugly animal ...1882 Sc.
n. 6. a certainty of winning; clear profit ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 7. the female pudendum ...19C sl.
n. 8. semen ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 9. a pretty young woman; not necessarily with any sexual connotation ...M19 Brit. sl.
n. 10. cocaine ...M20 US drugs sl.
n. 11. something desirable ...sl.
n. 12. a party ...1960s Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to hang ...1785 sl.
vb. 2. to tread heavily; to tread down ...1787 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to put about or cause inconvenience; to corner or press in argument ...1862 Sc.
vb. 4. to slam, to shut with a bang ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to strike the head against any hard object ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAM AND BREAD n. the bleed period of the menstrual cycle ...1999 US sl.
• JAM AND BUTTER! int. a mild oath ...1998 NZ
• JAM AND FRITTERS n. a real treat ...1897 sl.
• JAMB † n. 1. an angular turn or corner in a street or way ...1567
† n. 2. a projecting 'wing' of a building ...1597
n. 3. anything large and clumsy; a big, ugly animal ...1882 Sc.
• JAMBALAYA n. a mixture of heterogeneous elements ...1916 Amer. dial.
• JAM BAND n. a musical band known for long improvisations ...1981 US
• JAMB-FRIENDS n. intimate or fireside friends ...1873 Sc.
• JAMB-KE-DAB adj. close up ...1944 Amer. dial.
adv. completely ...1944 Amer. dial.
• JAMBLE n. turmoil, confusion ...1965 Amer. dial.
† vb. 1. to jangle, to jingle, to ring, as bells ...1715 obs.
vb. 2. to pull a bell rapidly ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAMBLED adj. 1. bewildered, confused, muddled, jumbled, befuddled; awry ...1745 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. intoxicated with alcohol ...E18 US sl.
• JAMBLED UP adj. confused, jumbled, befuddled; awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JAMBOREE n. a frolic; a spree ...1872 sl.
• JAM BOX n. a portable radio and cassette player with large speakers ...1982 US sl.
• JAMBREADS n. slices of bread and jam ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAM-BUSTER n. 1. an assistant yardmaster in a railroad yard ...1938 US sl.
n. 2. a jam doughnut ...1998 Can. sl.
• JAM BUTTY n. a police car ...1990 UK sl.
• JAMBY † adj. strong on the legs ...a1400
• JAM CECIL n. 1. cocaine ...1975 US drugs sl.
n. 2. amphetamines ...1977 UK drugs sl.
• JAM CRACKER n. in logging: one who breaks up log-jams ...1905 Amer. dial.
• JAM CRAM adj. very full, full to overflowing ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAM CRAM FULL adj. very full, full to overflowing ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAM DOWN adj. Jamaican ...1994 Jamaica sl.
• JAMES n. 1. a crowbar ...1819 thieves' sl.
n. 2. a sheep's head ...1827 sl.
n. 3. a sovereign or 20 shillings; a pound ...1858 thieves' sl.
• JAMES EARL DOG n. a marijuana cigarette ...1986 US sl.
• JAMES HUNT n. a cunt; used in all senses, but esp. as a term of abuse ...2003 UK rhyming sl.
• JAMF n. a mock, a jeer, a sneer ...1868 Sc.
vb. to make game of; to mock at, to jeer, to sneer ...1768 Sc.
• JAMFEST n. a meeting where there is a lot of talking ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JAMFLE vb. to shuffle in walking, as if in consequence of wearing too wide shoes ...Bk1902 Sc.
• JAM FULL adj. very full, full to overflowing ...1894 Eng. dial.
• JAMIE n. 1. a peasant, a rustic ...1804 Sc.
n. 2. any General Motors truck ...1971 US sl.
• JAM-JAR n. a motor-car ...1960 UK rhyming sl.
• JAM-KE-DAB adj. close up ...1944 Amer. dial.
adv. completely ...1944 Amer. dial.
• JAMMED adj. 1. bewildered; perplexed; baffled ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. experiencing a drug overdose ...1949 US sl.
adj. 3. of prison sentences: concurrent ...1982 US sl.
adj. 4. of the collective bets in a hand of poker: formed by many bets and raised bets ...1996 US sl.
• JAMMED IN A CLINCH LIKE JACKSON phr. involved in a difficulty of a secondary degree ...1867 US sailors' sl.
• JAMMER n. a term of address from one boy to another ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to lament; to cry aloud fretfully; to fret; to whimper; to complain; to grumble ...1774 Ireland
vb. 2. to make a great outcry, or  a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 Ireland
• JAMMERER n. an incessant and foolish talker ...1824 Sc.
• JAMMIE vb. to do anything in a slovenly manner ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAMMIES n. pajamas ...sl.
• JAMMOCK vb. to squeeze, to press; to beat, to crush, to trample into a soft mass ...1876 Eng. dial.
• JAMMOCKED adj. worn out, exhausted ...1876 Eng. dial.
• JAMMY adj. 1. first-rate, good, excellent; very lucky or profitable  ...1853
adj. 2. covered with jam, sticky ...1908
n. 1. excellence; good luck; happiness ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 2. the heron, Ardea cinera ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. to sway to and fro; to stagger ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JAMMY-MARSE n. bread spread with jam ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAMOKE n. coffee ...Bk1944 service sl.
• JAMPH n. 1. a mock, a jeer, a sneer ...1868 Sc.
n. 2. trifling over work; an habitual idler ...Bk1902 Sc.
vb. 1. to make game of; to mock at, to jeer, to sneer ...1768 Sc.
vb. 2. to trifle, to spend time idly; to walk in a slow, idle manner ...1788 Sc.
vb. 3. to travel with extreme difficulty, as one trudging through mire; to trudge, to plod, to make way laboriously  ...1813 Sc.
vb. 4. to destroy by friction; to chafe; to drive to difficulties ...Bk1902 Sc.
vb. 5. to shuffle, to make false pretenses; to act the part of a male jilt ...Bk1902 Sc.
vb. 6. to tire, to fatigue; to exhaust by toil ...Bk1902 Sc.
• JAMPHER n. 1. a male jilt ...1768 Sc.
n. 2. an idler ...Bk1902 Sc.
• JAMPHING adj. jilting, making false pretenses of courtship ...Bk1902 Sc.
n. the act of jilting or making false pretenses; applied to a male ...Bk1902 Sc.
• JAMPHLE vb. to shuffle in walking, as if in consequence of wearing too wide shoes ...Bk1902 Sc.
• JAMPOT n. 1. a very high, highly starched stand-up collar affected by dandies ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
n. 2. the female pudendum ...19C sl.
• JAM-RAG n. a sanitary towel ...a1966 sl.
vb. ('jamrag') to render useless; to destroy, to knock to pieces ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAMRAGS n. rags, tatters, shreds ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAM SANDWICH n. a police car ...1987 Brit. sl.
• JAM SESSION n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JAM-TART n. a wife or mistress; one's girlfriend or lover ...19C sl.
• JAM THE BOX vb. to play a phonographic record ...1960s Amer. sl.
• JAM UP adj. 1. excellent, first-rate, good, satisfactory ...1847 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. feeling in the best of health and spirits ...1966 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. in a good or pleasant mood ...1966 Amer. dial.
adj. 4. in the very best condition ...1966 Amer. dial.
adv. 1. completely, entirely, fully; all the way ...1835 Amer. dial.
adv. 2. very near; close, hard up against ...1837 Amer. dial.
adv. 3. in a first-rate manner; excellently ...1845 Amer. dial.
adv. 4. extremely ...1874 Amer. dial.
n. the pink of perfection ...1855 sl.
• JAN n. a purse ...1610 cant
• JANE adj. of a woman: smart, sophisticated ...1920s Sc. sl.
n. 1. a sovereign; a pound ...1864 thieves' sl.
n. 2. a girl or a woman; a young woman; a girlfriend ...1906 sl., orig.
n. 3. an effeminate or homosexual man ...1940s sl.
n. 4. a women's lavatory ...1950s US sl.
n. 5. the embodiment of one's feminine side ...1950s homosexual sl.
n. 6. marijuana ...1970s US drugs sl.
n. 7. cocaine ...1990s US drugs sl.
• JANE CROW n. discrimination against women ...1970s sl.
• JANE DOE n. an anonymous women ...1970s sl.
• JANE-JAKES n. a snail ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JANE-OF-APES † n. a female 'jackanapes'; a pert, forward girl ...1623 nonce word
• JANE SHORE n. a prostitute ...19C Brit. rhyming sl. for 'whore'
• JANFU n. Joint Army-Navy Fuck-Up - a colossal military blunder with contributions from the Army and the Navy ...US World War II usage
• JANG n. the penis ...M20 US sl.
• JANGLE † n. 1. idle talk, chatter, jabber; an idle word ...1340-70
n. 2. contention, altercation, bickering ...1641
n. 3. a musical session ...1938 Amer. dial.
† vb. 1. to talk excessively or noisily; to chatter, to babble, to prate; also said of birds ...a1300
vb. 2. to speak angrily, harshly, or discordantly; to grumble, to murmur, to contend, to dispute, to wrangle, to squabble ...a1300 arch.
†* vb. 3. to speak angrily; to scold ...c1430
† vb. 4. to jape ...c1470 Sc.
• JANGLE-FOOT WINE n. any strong, intoxicating liquor ...1904 Eng. dial.
• JANGLER † n. 1. a chatterer, an idle talker, a prater ...1303
† n. 2. a story-teller, a jester ...1377
n. 3. a noisy disputant ...1884
• JANGLERESS † n. a talkative female ...c1386
• JANGLERY † n. idle talk, babbling; wrangling ...c1374
• JANGLESOME adj. boisterous; noisy; quarrelsome ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JANGLY adj. harsh-sounding, inharmonious, discordant ...a1800
• JANGO † n. liquor ...1721 sl.
• JANIAN †* adj. Janus-like, two-faced ...1598
• JANIE n. a nickname for a shotgun ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JANITOR † n. 1. an usher in a school; an assistant teacher ...1584
n. 2. a doorkeeper, a porter ...c1630
• JANITORESS n. a female janitor; a female doorkeeper or usher in a school ...1866
• JANITRESS n. a female janitor; a female doorkeeper or usher in a school ...1806
• JANITRIX n. a female janitor; a female doorkeeper or usher in a school ...1841
• JANIZARY n. a pickpocket ...Bk1896 sl.
• JANK n. 1. a shuffle ...1705 Sc.
n. 2. excrement; human excrement ...19C Brit. sl.
vb. to trifle, to shuffle ...1697 Sc.
• JANKERS n. punishment for a defaulter ...1916 Brit. services' sl.
• JANKHOLE n. a privy ...19C Eng. dial.
• JANNER n. idle talk ...a1794 Sc.
vb. to talk in an idle manner ...1808 Sc.
• JANNEY vb. to copulate ...20C US sl.
• JANNOCK adj. sociable; fair; just; straightforward; genuine  ...1828 Eng. dial.
• JANNY n. a janitor ...Sc. colloq.
• JANT † adj. pretty ...c1648-50
• JANTED UP adj. worn out ...1937 Amer. dial.
• JANTIL † adj. gentle ...c1400
• JANUA VITAE n. the 'gates of life'; the female genitals
• JANUSMUG n. a go-between; an intermediary between a thief and a receiver ...1859 Amer. thieves' sl.
• JAP n. (derogatory) a young Jewish person who acts haughty and spoiled; "Jewish-American Prince or Princess" ...M20 US sl.
vb. 1. to make a sneak attack on someone ...1957 US sl.
vb. 2. to poke with something sharp ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JAPAN † n. a native of Japan; a Japanese ...1613
vb. 1. to black one's boots ...1712 sl.
vb. 2. to make clerical; to ordain ...1756 sl.
vb. 3. to convert ...1859 Amer. thieves' sl.
vb. 4. to ordain ...Bk1896 sl.
• JAPANESE KNIFE-TRICK n. eating with one's knife ...Bk1896 sl.
• JAPANNER † n. 1. a native of Japan; a Japanese ...1614
n. 2. a shoe-black ...1725 humorous obs.
• JAPANOLATRY n. excessive devotion to or worship of Japanese art and customs ...1890
• JAPAN ONE'S TROTTER-CASES vb. to black one's boots ...1837 sl.
• JAPE † n. 1. a trick, a device to deceive or cheat ...a1300
† n. 2. sexual intercourse ...a1300
† n. 3. a device to amuse; a merry or idle tale; a jest, a joke, a gibe ...c1340
†* n. 4. something used to deceive; a means of deception; a deception, fraud ...c1400
† n. 5. a trifle, a toy, a trinket, a plaything ...1436
† vb. 1. to trick, to beguile, to befool, to deceive ...1362
vb. 2. to say or do something in jest or mockery; to jest, to joke, to jeer; to make game, to make fun, to sport ...c1374
† vb. 3. to seduce a woman; to know carnally ...1382
† vb. 4. to mock, to deride, to scoff; to insult ...c1440
† vb. 5. to have carnal intercourse ...a1450 obs. exc. Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to trifle ...Bk1896 sl.
• JAPER † n. 1. a trickster, a deceiver, a seducer, an impostor ...1362
n. 2. one who japes or jokes; a professional jester ...1377
• JAPERS! int. an exclamation or quasi-oath ...1887 Ireland
• JAPERY † n. 1. jesting speech; ribaldry; a jest ...c1340
† n. 2. trickery, deception ...1496
• JAPE-WORTHY † adj. ridiculous ...c1374
• JAP FLAPS n. a slipper or sandal (esp. a rubber one with a toe thong) that flaps against the sole of the foot in walking ...1982 Amer. dial.
• JAPING-STICK † n. a laughingstock; a butt for jokes ...c1380
• JAPISH adj. inclined to jest ...1880s
• JAPLAND n. Japan ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JAPONIAN † adj. relating to Japan; Japanese ...1613
† n. a native of Japan ...1600
• JAPONIC adj. pert. to Japan; Japanese ...1673
• JAPONICALLY adv. in Japanese style ...1889
• JAPONICIZE vb. to make Japanese ...1890
• JAPONITE † n. a Japanese ...1613
• JAPONIZE vb. to make Japanese ...1899
• JAPS n. a slipper or sandal (esp. a rubber one with a toe thong) that flaps against the sole of the foot in walking ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JAP SLAPS n. a slipper or sandal (esp. a rubber one with a toe thong) that flaps against the sole of the foot in walking ...1986 Amer. dial.
• JAQUES n. 1. a privy ...E16
n. 2. the penis ...19C Brit. sl.
• JAR n. 1. discord manifested in strife or contention; variance, dissension, quarrelling ...1546
n. 2. discord, want of harmony, disagreement; a divergence or conflict of opinions, etc. ...1548
n. 3. a dissension, a dispute, a quarrel; a petty broil ...1583
†* n. 4. a vibration or tick of the clock ...1611
n. 5. a glass of beer ...1925 sl.
n. 6. a chamber pot ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 7. a county or city jail ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 8. a moonshiner term for whisky containers, be they made of glass, tin, plastic, or ceramic ...1974 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to be at variance; to disagree ...1541
vb. 2. to quarrel; to argue, to dispute, to bicker, to wrangle ...1550
vb. 3. to grind the teeth ...1568
† vb. 4. to produce a harsh or grating sound on or as on a musical instrument ...1581
† vb. 5. of a clock: to tick ...1593
vb. 6. to come into conflict, to clash ...1621
vb. 7. to surprise, to upset, to disturb, to shock ...1897 Amer. dial.
• JARBONI  n. an inept, stupid or inexperienced person; a guy or fellow ...1959 Amer. dial.
• JAR BUG n. the cicada ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JARFLY n. 1. the cicada ...1880 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a dragonfly ...1956 Amer. dial.
• JARG n. a creaking noise ...1820 Sc.
† vb. 1. of a door or gate: to make a creaking noise, to grate, to jar, to vibrate ...1513 chiefly Sc.
† vb. 2. to waver, to flinch ...a1614 Sc.
• JARGAUNT †* adj. ? chattering ...1412-20
• JARGLE † vb. to utter a harsh or shrill sound; to chatter, to jar ...1549
• JARGOGLE † vb. to confuse, to jumble ...1692
• JARGON n. 1. the inarticulate utterance of birds, or a vocal sound resembling it; twittering, chattering ...c1386
* n. 2. a jingle or assonance of rhymes ...1570
† n. 3. a conventional method of writing or conversing by means of symbols otherwise meaningless; a cipher, or other system of characters or signs having an arbitrary meaning; symbolic writing ...1594
• JARGON † vb. 1. to warble, to twitter, to chatter ...a1366
vb. 2. to talk unintelligibly ...1570
• JARGONELLE n. the penis ...Bk1896 sl.
• JARGONESQUE * adj. characterized by the use of jargon, composed in jargon ...1884
• JARGONIC adj. pert. to jargon ...1819
• JARGONIST * n. one who uses a jargon ...1782
• JARGOOZLE vb. to mislead; to lead astray; to bamboozle ...Bk1896 sl.
• JAR-HANDLES n. large or prominent ears ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JARHEAD n. 1. a mule ...1918 Amer. dial.
n. 2. (derogatory) a Black man ...1942 Amer. sl.
n. 3. (derogatory) an oil field worker ...1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. (derogatory) a Marine ...1947 Amer. sl.
n. 5. (derogatory) a person's head ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 6. (derogatory) a dull, stupid person; a fool, an oaf ...1969 Amer. dial.
• JARK † n. 1. a seal; an engraved stamp used for sealing ...1561 cant
n. 2. a safe-conduct pass ...Bk1896 Oxford University & general usage
n. 3. a watch ...Bk1896 sl.
• JARK IT vb. to run away ...1823 sl.
• JARKMAN † n. an educated beggar who fabricates counterfeit passes, licences, and certificates for others ...1561
• JARL n. 1. an Old Norse or Danish chieftain or under-king ...1820 Hist.
n. 2. a quarrel, a dispute ...B1900 Eng. dial.
† vb. to snarl, to quarrel, to dispute; to jeer, to jest ...1580 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• JARREHOE n. a man-servant ...Bk1896 Wellington College usage
• JARRING adj. 1. quarrelling, disputing, wrangling ...1628
adj. 2. discordant, conflicting, clashing ...1661
n. quarrelling, disputing, wrangling ...1574
• JARRING JOE n. prizefighter Joe Louis ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• J. ARTHUR RANK n. a bank ...L1940s financial rhyming sl.
• JARVEL n. a jacket ...Bk1896 sl.
• JARVEY n. 1. a hackney-coachman ...1812 colloq.
† n. 2. a hackney-coach ...1819
vb. to act the 'jarvey'; to drive a carriage ...1826
• JARVIE n. 1. a hackney-coachman ...1812 colloq.
† n. 2. a hackney-coach ...1819
• JARVIS n. a hackney coachman ..1811 sl.
• JARVY n. 1. a hackney-coachman ...1812 colloq.
† n. 2. a hackney-coach ...1819
• JASBO n. 1. a low physical comedy; slapstick; vulgarity ...1917 Amer. Vaudeville sl.
n. 2. a Black person, esp. a man: used derisively ...1918 Amer. sl.
• JASCH †* n. the dash of a wave ...1513 Sc.
• JASEY n. 1. a humorous or familiar name for a wig, esp. one made of worsted ...c1780
n. 2. a man with an enormous quantity of hair upon his head and face ...1859 Amer. thieves' sl.
• JASEYED adj. wigged ...1883
• JASKER n. a seal ...1859 Amer. thieves' sl.
• JASM n. energy, vitality ...1860 Amer. dial.
• JASON'S FLEECE n. a citizen cheated of his gold ...1690 cant
• JASPER n. 1. (derogatory) a male person; a fellow; a country bumpkin; a farmer; a stranger ...1896 US sl.
n. 2. a mean or disagreeable person; one who behaves unacceptably ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a lesbian ...M20 US sl.
• JASPONYX † n. an onyx stone partaking of the characters of jasper; 'an old name for clouded jasper' ...1616
• JASS n. a mule or jackass ...1965 Amer. dial.
†* vb. to chase ...1577
• JASSACK n. a mule or jackass ...1845 Amer. dial.
• JASS-ASS n. a mule or jackass ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JASS-ONKEY n. a mule or jackass ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JASY n. a humorous or familiar name for a wig, esp. one made of worsted ...c1780
• JAUDEWIN † n. a term of reproach for a person ...1340-70
• JAUK vb. to trifle, to delay, to dawdle ...1568 Sc.
• JAUL n. 1. a good time, merry-marking, enjoyment, entertainment ...1950s S. Afr.
n. 2. a party; a festival or other social occasion ...1970s S. Afr.
n. 3. a holiday; a trip taken for pure enjoyment ...1980s S. Afr.
n. 4. a joke, a stunt, a game ...1980s S. Afr.
vb. 1. to go out ...1940s S. Afr.
vb. 2. to stroll, to run, to depart; to look for some fun or entertainment ...1940s S. Afr.
vb. 3. to have an affair with; to flirt; to 'carry on' ...1960s S. Afr.
vb. 4. to play, to frolic, to have fun, to 'party' ...1970s S. Afr.
vb. 5. to tease, to joke ...1970s S. Afr.
• JAUM vb. to discover ...1821 thieves' sl.
• JAUMPH n. a mock, a jeer, a sneer ...1868 Sc.
vb. 1. to make game of; to mock at, to jeer, to sneer ...1768 Sc.
vb. 2. to trifle, to spend time idly; to walk in a slow, idle manner ...1788 Sc.
vb. 3. to travel with extreme difficulty, as one trudging through mire; to trudge, to plod, to make way laboriously  ...1813 Sc.
• JAUNCE † n. a fatiguing or troublesome journey ...1598 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. to cause a horse to prance, to caper ...1593
• JAUNDER n. idle talk ...a1794 Sc.
vb. to talk in an idle manner ...1808 Sc.
• JAUNDICE n. jealousy, envy ...1629
vb. to affect with envy or jealousy; to perverse or distort the views or judgement of ...1791
• JAUNDICED adj. jealous, envious ...1699
• JAUNDY n. the master-at-arms on board ship ...1902 Brit. navy sl.
• JAUNE † adj. yellow ...1430-40 obs. exc. as French
• JAUNER n. idle talk ...a1794 Sc.
vb. to talk in an idle manner ...1808 Sc.
• JAUNISH †* adj. yellowish ...1597
• JAUNSEL †* vb. to ride a horse with an easy pace, to trot or jaunt about ...1590
• JAUNT n. 1. a fatiguing or troublesome walk or journey ...1592
n. 2. an excursion, trip, or journey, esp. one taken for pleasure ...1678
†* n. 3. jaunty carriage or posture of a body ...1721
† vb. 1. to make a horse prance up and down; to exercise or tire a horse by riding him up and down ...1570
† vb. 2. of a person: to trot or trudge about, with the notion of exertion or fatigue; to make one's way toilsomely; to run to and fro ...1575
vb. 3. to make a short journey, trip, or excursion; to take a jaunt for pleasure ...1647
* vb. 4. to walk or move jauntily ...1890
• JAUNTY adj. 1. light-hearted, cheerful ...1672
† adj. 2. of persons, their manners, etc.: well-bred; gentlemanly; genteel ...1674
† adj. 3. of things: elegant, stylish, smart ...1678
adj. 4. lively, brisk ...1719
n. the master-at-arms on board ship ...1902 Brit. navy sl.
• JAUP n. the splash of water against any surface, or one of the drops or spurts of water which this scatters on adjacent bodies; a spot of water or wet mud splashed upon the clothes from wet or muddy ground, etc. ...1513 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. to dash and rebound like water with splashing of the vicinity; to splash; to make a light splashing sound ...1513 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• JAVA n. coffee ...Amer. World War I sl.
• JAVEL † n. 1. a low or worthless fellow; a rascal, a vagabond; a wandering, dirty fellow; a tramp ...a1300
† n. 2. jail ...1483 Sc. & N. Eng.
† n. 3. a quantity of stalks of flax, corn, etc., laid in the sun to dry ...1601
n. 4. a blow, an injury ...B1900 Sc.
vb. 1. to wrangle, to dispute, to quarrel ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to bemire, to dirty, to befoul ...B1900
• JAVELER † n. a jailer ...c1450 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• JAVELOT † n. a small spear or javelin thrown with the hand or from a catapult ...1489
• JAVER n. idle talk; bold, assuming talk; impudence ...1869 Eng. dial.
† vb. to jabber, to talk gibberish ...c1440 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• JAW n. 1. the rush or dash of a wave; a surging or dashing wave, a billow ...1513 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 2. abuse; chatter; impudence; any sort of talk ...1748
n. 3. a quantity of water or other liquid dashed, splashed, or thrown out; an outpour of water, etc. ...a1816 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 4. a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to rush in waves; to dash or pour; to splash; to surge ...1513 Sc.
vb. 2. to speak, to talk ...1748 sl.
vb. 3. to address censoriously or abusively; to scold or lecture a person ...1810
vb. 4. to talk a seller into lowering his price ...1954 Amer. dial.
• JAW BACK vb. to retort indignantly, to talk back; to argue ...1885 Amer. dial.
• JAWBATION n. 1. a long and tedious harangue; a severe lecture or reprimand; a tedious rebuke or reproof; a scolding ...1840 Eng. & Amer. dial.
n. 2. a general 'confab'; a conversation ...Bk1896 colloq.
• JAW-BONE adj. on credit ...1862 Amer. sl., orig. Can.
n. 1. credit ...1862 Amer. sl., orig. Can.
n. 2. empty talk; a promise or claim, esp. one that is exaggerated or unrealistic ...1898 Amer. dial.
n. 3. home-rolled cigarettes and the tobacco for making them ...1983 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to trust; to lend ...Amer. World War I sl.
vb. 2. to talk someone into extending credit; to buy on credit ...1941 Amer. dial.
• JAWBONE BREAKER n. a dentist ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JAWBONE DOCTOR n. a dentist ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JAWBONE TIME n. time spent in the guardhouse pending trial and sentence ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JAW-BOX n. a kitchen sink with sides ...1880 Sc.
• JAWBREAKER n. 1. a hard or many-syllabled word ...1839 sl.
n. 2. a hard punch on the whisker ...Bk1896 boxing sl.
n. 3. a dentist ...1954 Amer. dial.
• JAW-BREAKING adj. 1. hard to pronounce ...1842
adj. 2. difficult ...1872 sl.
• JAW-COVE n. 1. a lawyer ...1859 Amer. thieves' sl.
n. 2. an auctioneer ...1859 Amer. thieves' sl.
• JAW CRACKER n. a dentist ...1944 Amer. dial.
• JAWER n. a person who talks back, or gives rude answers ...1966 Amer. dial.
• JAW-FALL * n. falling of the jaw; dejection ...1660
• JAW-FALLEN adj. chop-fallen; dejected ...1603
• JAWFEST n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JAWHAWK vb. to abuse; to vilify ...1890 Amer. sl.
• JAW-HOLE n. 1. a hole into which dirty water or other liquid is 'jawed' or thrown; an open entrance to a sewer, house-drain, or cesspool ...1760
n. 2. a gaping opening; an abyss ...1840
n. 3. a kitchen sink with sides ...1880 Sc.
• JAWING n. speaking ...1788 sl.
• JAWING-TACKLE n. the jaws, mouth, etc., as used in speaking ...1859
• JAWKATIVE adj. talkative ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JAWL n. 1. a good time, merry-marking, enjoyment, entertainment ...1950s S. Afr.
n. 2. a party; a festival or other social occasion ...1970s S. Afr.
n. 3. a holiday; a trip taken for pure enjoyment ...1980s S. Afr.
n. 4. a joke, a stunt, a game ...1980s S. Afr.
vb. 1. to go out ...1940s S. Afr.
vb. 2. to stroll, to run, to depart; to look for some fun or entertainment ...1940s S. Afr.
vb. 3. to have an affair with; to flirt; to 'carry on' ...1960s S. Afr.
vb. 4. to play, to frolic, to have fun, to 'party' ...1970s S. Afr.
vb. 5. to tease, to joke ...1970s S. Afr.
• JAWLOCK n. tetanus ...1892 Amer. dial.
• JAWNER vb. to talk in an idle manner ...1808 Sc.
• JAWNISH †* adj. yellowish ...1597
• JAW ON THE DRUM vb. to go on the road ...Bk1896 tramps' sl.
• JAW ON THE TOBY vb. to go on the road ...Bk1896 tramps' sl.
• JAWP n. the splash of water against any surface, or one of the drops or spurts of water which this scatters on adjacent bodies; a spot of water or wet mud splashed upon the clothes from wet or muddy ground, etc. ...1513 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. to dash and rebound like water with splashing of the vicinity; to splash; to make a light splashing sound ...1513 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• JAW PULLER n. a dentist ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JAWS n. in dominoes; 6-6 ...sl.
• JAW-SMITH n. 1. an orator; also, a loud-mouthed demagogue ...1886 colloq.
n. 2. a dentist ...1942 Amer. sl.
• JAW-TACKLE n. the muscles of the jaws; the mouth, etc., as employed in talking ...1831 sl.
• JAW-TOOTH n. a molar tooth ...1601
• JAW-TUB n. a kitchen sink with sides ...1880 Sc.
• JAWTWISTER n. a hard or many-syllabled word ...Bk1896 sl.
• JAWY * adj. forceful in language, talkative ...1654
• JAX n. five pounds ...1958 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'five' (Jack's alive)
• JAXEY n. the buttocks ...1896 sl.
• JAXIE n. the buttocks ...1896 sl.
• JAXY n. 1. the anus ...20C Brit. sl.
n. 2. the female genitals ...20C Brit. sl.
• JAY adj. rustic, ignorant, unsophisticated, boorish ...1889 Amer. dial.
n. 1. an impertinent chatterer; an impudent person; a talkative person ...1523
n. 2. an unchaste or loose woman; a wanton ...1598
n. 3. a showy, ostentatious, or flashy woman ...1598
n. 4. a stupid or silly person; a simpleton; an oaf or a rascal; a frivolous person ...L16
n. 5. a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1890 Amer. dial.
n. 6. an amateur; a poor actor ...Bk1896 theatrical sl.
n. 7. a person absurdly dressed; a 'sight' ...1898
n. 8. marijuana, or a marijuana cigarette ...M20 US drugs sl.
vb. to harass, to pester someone until a desired result is obtained ...1927 Amer. dial.
• JAYBEE n. (derogatory) a Black person (Jet Black) ...20C colloq.
• JAYBIRD n. 1. a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1886 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a saucy or impudent person ...1887 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a cannabis cigarette ...1960s drugs sl.
int. Jesus! ...1966 Amer. euphemism
• JAYBIRD BATH n. a wash confined to parts of the body that show, usually the face and hands ...c1950 Amer. dial.
• JAYBIRD GOSSIP n. the petty gossip of the backyard, malicious and amusing like the raucous chatter of the jays ...1950 Amer. dial.
• JAYBIRD IT vb. to mope ...1935 Amer. dial.
• JAYBIRD LEGS n. very skinny legs ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWK n. 1. a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1907 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a mosquito ...1968 Amer. dial..
vb. 1. to sell small articles on a street corner ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to go on a diagonal course ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWKED adj. out of square, askew, awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JAY-HAWKER n. 1. a name given to members of the bands who carried on irregular warfare in and around eastern Kansas, in the free soil conflict, and the early part of the American civil war, and who combined pillage with guerilla fighting; hence, generally, a raiding guerilla or irregular soldier; a freebooter ...1865 US
n. 2. a Kansan ...1875 Amer. sl.
n. 3. a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1881 Amer. sl.
n. 4. a tarantula ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
n. 5. an explosive sort of person who is accustomed to getting what he wants by any means available, violent or otherwise ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWKING n. clumsy or inept dancing ...1966 Amer. dial.
• JAY REE-OO! int. a common exclamation ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JAY WALKERS n. stilts ...1969 Amer. dial.
• JAZEY n. 1. a humorous or familiar name for a wig, esp. one made of worsted ...1789
n. 2. a man with an enormous quantity of hair upon his head and face ...1859 Amer. thieves' sl.
• JAZY n. a humorous or familiar name for a wig, esp. one made of worsted ...c1780
• JAZZ n. 1. spirit, vigour, energy; excitement ...1913 Amer. sl.
n. 2. nonsense; insincere, nonsensical or meaningless talk ...1917 Amer. sl.
n. 3. a short flight or ride ...1918 Amer. sl.
n. 4. copulation; an act of copulation ...1918 Amer. sl.
n. 5. semen ...1932 Amer. sl.
n. 6. the female genitals ...E20 US sl.
n. 7. women considered solely as sexual objects ...E20 US sl.
n. 8. stuff, things ...1953 Amer. sl.
n. 9. a cause for laughter ...1960 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to play or dance to jazz music ...1917 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to copulate with...1918 Amer. sl.
vb. 3. to cause (an engine) to accelerate ...1919 Amer. sl.
vb. 4. to thrill or excite ...1921 Amer. sl.
vb. 5. to lie to; to deceive ...1927 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to tease ...1927 Amer. dial.
• JAZZ AROUND vb. to fool around ...1917 Amer. dial.
• JAZZ BABY n. 1. a person, esp. an attractive young woman, who is a fan of jazz music ...1919 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a woman of easy sexual morals ...20C US sl.
• JAZZBO n. 1. a low physical comedy; slapstick; vulgarity ...1917 Amer. Vaudeville sl.
n. 2. a Black person, esp. a man: used derisively ...1918 Amer. sl.
n. 3. (not necessarily derogatory) a Black man, particularly if up-to-date and stylish; a fancily-dressed, sharp person ...E20 US sl.
n. 4. a man who is a jazz enthusiast; a jazz musician ...1921 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a fellow, a person ...1923 Amer. dial.
n. 6. a clumsy, clownish or foolish person; an oaf; a rude or annoying person ...1923 Amer. sl.
• JAZZED adj. 1. excited or enthusiastic ...1918 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. drunk ...E20 US sl.
• JAZZED UP adj. 1. excited or enthusiastic ...1918 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. intoxicated by liquor or drugs ...1919 Amer. sl.
• JAZZER n. a catch; a hidden difficulty ...1918 Amer. sl.
• JAZZ GARDEN n. an establishment where jazz dancing takes place ...1922 Amer. sl.
• JAZZHOUND n. 1. an enthusiast or performer of jazz music ...1920 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a sexually promiscuous person ...1927 Amer. sl.
• JAZZ HOUSE n. a brothel ...1927 Amer. sl.
• JAZZING n. sexual intercourse ...1958 sl., orig. Southern US Black
• JAZZ IT vb. to copulate ...E20 US sl.
• JAZZ JARGON n. slang ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JAZZ ONESELF vb. to masturbate ...20C US sl.
• JAZZ STICK n. a drumstick with wire ends for producing swishing sounds ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JAZZ UP vb. 1. to confuse; to mess up; to interfere with; to ruin or impair; to botch ...1917 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to impregnate a woman ...E20 US sl.
vb. 3. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JAZZ UP THE DETAIL † vb. to make a botch; to ruin things ...1932 Amer. army sl.
• JAZZY adj. 1. exciting; lively; snappy ...1917 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. fancy; flashy ...1923 Amer. sl.
• JAZZY JOLLOPY n. a fast car ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• J.B. n. (derogatory) a Black person (Jet Black) ...20C colloq.
• J-BIRD n. in poker, a jack or knave ...1951 Amer. sl.
• J-BO n. a cannabis cigarette ...1960s drugs sl.
• J-BUMP n. a pimple ...1967 Amer. dial.
• J.C. AND HIS TEN GREY DONKEYS COULDN'T HAVE DONE BETTER phr. congratulatory praise for an action well performed ...M20 army jocular
• J. CARROLL NAISH n. a urination ...L20 rhyming sl. on 'slash'
• JEALISOM † adj. jealous, having jealousy ...1599 Eng. dial.
• JEALOUS †* 1. adj. wrathful, furious, angry ...1382
† adj. 2. ardently amorous; covetous of the love of another, fond, lustful ...c1430
† adj. 3. suspicious; apprehensive of evil, fearful ...c1532 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† adj. 4. devoted, eager, zealous, zealously enthusiastic ...1535
† adj. 5. requiring suspicious or careful vigilance; delicate, ticklish ...1600
† adj. 6. doubtful, mistrustful ...1601
• JEALOUSE † vb. to suspect a thing or person; to have a suspicion that ...1682 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• JEALOUSED † adj. suspected ...1695
• JEALOUS GLASS † n. glass which is translucent, but cannot be seen through ...1703
• JEALOUS-HOOD † n. jealousy ...1685
• JEALOUSLY † adv. 1. zealously, eagerly ...1388
† adv. 2. suspiciously, distrustfully ...1628 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• JEALOUSNESS * n. jealousy; suspicion ...c1380
• JEALOUSTE † n. jealousy; zeal ...1382
• JEALOUSY † n. 1. suspicion; apprehension of evil; mistrust ...c1385 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† n. 2. zeal or vehemence of feeling against some person or thing; anger, wrath, indignation ...c1400
† n. 3. zeal or vehemence of feeling in favour of a person or thing; devotion, eagerness, anxiety to serve ...1436
• JEAMES n. a footman; a flunkey ...1845 sl.
• JEAMES-ISM n. flunkeyism ...1883
• JEAN QUEEN n. 1. a homosexual male who is particularly attracted to males in denim jeans ...M20 US homosexual usage
n. 2. a homosexual male who habitually wears denim jeans ...M20 US homosexual usage
• JEANS AT HALF-MAST phr. said of someone who has been caught serving as a catamite; hence, caught in the act ...E20 US sl.
• JEANS RICE! int. a mild oath ...1924 Amer. dial.
• JEASLEY adj. 1. damned ...1930s euphemism
adj. 2. inferior ...1990s sl.
• JEASLY adj. 1. damned ...1930s euphemism
adj. 2. inferior ...1990s sl.
• JEBBY n. a Jesuit ...1947 Amer. sl.
• JEBERDEES n. men's undershorts ...1965-70 Amer. dial.
• JECK-EASY adj. offhand, easygoing ...1917 Sc.
• JECKO n. the magpie, Pica rustica ...Bk1902 Sc.
• JECK WI' THE MONIE FEET n. a centipede ...1959 Sc.
• JECKY-FORTY-FEET n. a centipede ...1902 Sc.
• JECORARY †* adj. belonging to the liver ...1684
• JECTIGATION † n. a wagging, a tremulous movement ...a1693
• JEDUS n. Jesus ...1922 Amer. dial.
• JEE n. a move, motion ...1880 Sc.
vb. to move, to stir; to move to one side; to move to and fro ...1727 Sc.
int. 1. a word of command to a horse ...1785
int. 2. an oath and an exclamation for "Jesus!" ...L19 US
• JEEBERS CREEPERS! int. a mild oath ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JEEBIES n. a feeling of anxiety or apprehension ...1938 Amer. sl.
• JEEBY adj. anxious or apprehensive ...1989 Amer. sl.
• JEEKERS! int. an exclamation ...1967 Amer. euphemism
• JEEL n. 1. jelly ...a1774 Sc.
n. 2. damage, mischief ...1887 Eng. dial.
vb. to set as jelly; to congeal ...1896 Sc.
• JEELY NOSE n. a bleeding nose ...Sc.
• JEELY PIECE n. a jam sandwich ...Sc.
• JEEMS! int. a mild oath ...1863 Amer. dial.
• JEEMSES RIVER! int. a mild oath ...1923 Amer. dial.
• JEEMS RICE! int. a mild oath ...1914 Amer. dial.
• JEEM'S RIVER! int. a mild oath ...1923 Amer. dial.
• JEEP n. 1. a Japanese ...20C Aust. sl.
n. 2. a justice of the peace ...1936 Amer. sl.
n. 3. a foolish, inexperienced, or offensive individual ...1938 Amer. sl.
n. 4. a recruit or basic trainee ...1938 Amer. military sl.
• JEEPED UP adj. excited ...1979 Amer. sl.
• JEEPER n. a tree frog ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JEEPERS! int. euphemism for 'Jesus (Christ), expressing surprise; used as a mild oath ...1928 Amer. sl.
• JEEPERS CREEPERS! int. euphemism for 'Jesus Christ', expressing surprise ...1928 Amer. sl.
• JEEPERS CRIPUS! † int. used as a mild oath or jocular oath ...1928 Amer. sl.
• JEEPERS PELTS! int. a mild oath ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JEER † n. the act of jeering; mockery, scoffing, derision ...1660
• JEEROOSELY adj. mighty, big, enormous ...1914 Amer. dial.
• JEEROOSLY adj. mighty, big, enormous ...1904 Amer. dial.
• JEERY †* adj. scornfully derisive, taunting, scoffing ...1606
• JEES! int. a mild exclamation; Jesus! ...1920s euphemism, orig. US
• JEESE! int. a mild exclamation; Jesus! ...1920s euphemism, orig. US
• JEESH! int. a mild oath ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JEESUM CROW! int. Jesus Christ! ...1959 Amer. euphemism
• JEE-WHISKERS! int. a mild oath or exclamation ...E20 NZ
• JEEWILLIKENS! int. an exclamation ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• JEEZ! int. a mild exclamation; Jesus! ...1920s euphemism, orig. US
• JEEZ AND CRACKERS! int. an exclamation ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JEEZE! int. an exclamation of surprise, enthusiasm, or astonishment ...1923 orig. US
• JEEZER n. 1. a chap, a fellow, a guy ...1975 Amer. dial.
n. 2. something remarkable ...1980s US sl.
• JEEZLESS adj. damned ...1979 Amer. dial.
• JEEZLY adj. 1. measly; inferior ...1930 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. damned ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JEEZUM CROW! int. Jesus Christ! ...1969 Amer. euphemism
• JEEZUN CROW! int. Jesus Christ! ...1965 Amer. euphemism
• JEEZ-WAX! int. a mild oath ...1895 Amer. dial.
• JEEZY n. a humorous or familiar name for a wig, esp. one made of worsted ...c1780 Sc.
• JEEZY-PEEZY! int. an exclamation of surprise or disgust ...1960 Amer. dial.
• JEFE n. a senior cocaine dealer ...1990s US drugs sl.
• JEFF n. 1. a rope ...1854 circus sl.
n. 2. a White person; used contemptuously or dismissively ...1870 US Black sl.
n. 3. (derogatory) a White rustic, a peasant, esp. a Southerner ...1930s US Black sl.
n. 4. (derogatory) an ignorant, unsophisticated, or boring person; a dull, stupid person; a pest ...1938 Amer. dial.
n. 5. an admirable person ...1950s sl.
n. 6. a White person, esp. if a racist ...1950s sl.
n. 7. a Black person who is obsequious towards Whites ...1960s sl.
vb. 1. to behave obsequiously, esp. towards Whites; to humiliate oneself ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 2. to lie; to work a confidence trick; to fool a victim ...1960s US criminals' sl.
vb. 3. to talk, to chatter, esp. to seduce, to fool or deceive with a 'line' ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 4. to tease, to joke with ...1960s US prison sl.
• JEFF ARTIST n. 1. a Black person who behaves subserviently towards Whites ...1960s US Black sl.
n. 2. a liar; a confidence trickster ...1960s US sl.
n. 3. a White person ...1969 Amer. dial. Black usage
• JEFF DAVIS n. 1. a White person; used contemptuously or dismissively ...1870 US Black sl.
n. 2. a rustic; a peasant, usually from the South ...1940s US Black sl.
n. 3. (derogatory) an ignorant, unsophisticated, or boring person; a pest ...1946 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a Black person who behaves subserviently towards Whites ...1960s US Black sl.
• JEFFER n. 1. (derogatory) an ignorant, unsophisticated, or boring person; a pest ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a White person ...1969 Amer. dial. Black usage
• JEFFERSON AIRPLANE n. a split match that is used an improvised holder for the last fraction of a marijuana cigarette ...1960s US drugs sl.
• JEFFEY n. the shortest possible time ...1793 colloq.
• JEFFULL n. a handful ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JEFFY n. lightning ...1859 Amer. thieves' sl.
• JEGGER n. a door ...1567 cant
• JEGGET †* n. a sausage ...1736
• JEGGINGS n. tight-fitting trousers in a lightweight fabric with the colour and appearance of denim
• JE-HO! int. a call to urge on a horse or other animal ...1731
• JEHOSAPHAT GENTLEMAN! int. an exclamation or mild oath ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JEHOSAPHAT JENKINS! int. an exclamation or mild oath ...1908 Amer. dial.
• JEHOSHAPHAT! int. an exclamation or mild oath ...1876 Amer. dial.
• JEHOSOPHAT! int. an exclamation or mild oath ...1857 Amer. dial.
• JEHU n. 1. any fast and furious coachman or driver ...1660 colloq.
n. 2. a greenhorn; a country fellow ...1906 Amer. dial.
vb. to drive a horse-drawn vehicle ...1822
• JEHU NIMSHI! int. an exclamation ...1859 Amer. dial.
• JEJUNATION † n. fasting, abstinence from food ...1623
• JEJUNATOR * n. a faster ...1858
• JEJUNE † adj. without food, fasting; hungry ...a1619
• JEJUNELY adv. meagrely, insipidly ...1615
• JEJUNENESS n. 1. deficiency of physical substance; thinness, meagreness, attenuation ...1626
n. 2. emptiness of interest or intellectually satisfying quality; baldness, meagreness, poverty ...1655
• JEJUNERY n. fasting; jejune writing ...1846 nonce word
• JEJUNITY n. emptiness of interest or intellectually satisfying quality; baldness, meagreness, poverty ...1623
• JELAPIDATED adj. dilapidated ...1969 Amer. dial.
• JELL vb. to become a jelly; to congeal or jelly ...1830-40 US colloq.
• JELLIED adj. under the influence of Temazepam ...sl.
• JELLILY * adv. worthily, excellently ...a1800
• JELLY * adj. good, worthy, excellent; having a high opinion of oneself; proud, haughty ...c1560-73 Sc.
n. 1. seminal fluid ...1622 sl.
n. 2. a jellyfish ...1882
n. 3. a buxom, good-looking girl; a sexually attractive woman ...1889 sl.
n. 4. the female genitals ...20C US sl.
n. 5. a girlfriend ...1931 sl.
n. 6. gelignite ...1941 sl.
n. 7. a capsule of the drug Temazepam ...sl.
• JELLY-BAG n. 1. the scrotum ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 2. the female pudendum ...Bk1896 sl.
• JELLY BEAN n. 1. a girl ...Amer. World War I sl.
n. 2. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1919 sl., orig. US
n. 3. a pimp ...1935 US sl.
n. 4. a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JELLY-BELLIED adj. fat ...1899 sl.
• JELLY-BELLY n. a very fat person ...1896 sl.
• JELLY-BLOOD † n. clotted blood ...1583
• JELLYFISH n. a person of 'flabby' character or deficient in energy, steadfastness, or 'backbone''; a person of weak character ...1883
• JELLY ROLL n. 1. female genitals ...1927 US sl., chiefly Black
n. 2. sexual intercourse ...1927 US sl., chiefly Black
• JEM n. a gold ring ...1725 cant
• JEMBLE † n. a hinge ...1588
• JEMIMA n. 1. a chamber-pot ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 2. an elastic-sided boot ...colloq.
• JEMINY! int. an exclamation ...17C sl.
• JEMMEL † n. a hinge ...a1600
• JEMMILY adv. neatly, trimly ...1837
• JEMMINESS n. spruceness, neatness, trimness ...1756
• JEMMY † adj. spruce, dandified, neat, smart; dexterous ...1750 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 1. a short crowbar used by burglars, generally made in sections screwing together ...1752
† n. 2. a dandy or fop; a finical fellow ...1753
† n. 3. a kind of riding boot ...1753
†* n. 4. a light cane, a switch ...1753
n. 5. a sheep's head as a dish ...1836
n. 6. a shooting coat; a great-coat ...1837
n. 7. a term of contempt ...B1900
• JEMMY AND JESSAMY n. a pair of lovers ...Bk1896 Amer. sl.
• JEMMY DUCKS n. the ship's poulterer ...1880 nautical sl.
• JEMMY-JESSAMY adj. dandified, foppish, effeminate ...1786
n. an effeminate or great fop, a dandy ...1753
• JEMMY-JOHN n. a demijohn ...1861 sl.
• JEMMY O'GOBLIN n. a pound ...1889 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'sovereign'
• JE NE SAIS QUOI n. an indescribable or inexpressible something ...1656
• JENFUL † adj. deceitful ...c1400
• JENICK adj. fair, straightforward; genuine ...1828 Eng. dial.
• JENIVER † n. a juniper ...1585
• JENKINS n. a society reporter; a toady ...old colloq.
• JENNET n. 1. a small Spanish horse ...1463
† n. 2. a (Spanish) light horseman ...1676
• JENNY n. 1. a small crowbar; also, the hook on the end of a stick ...1690 thieves' sl.
n. 2. a hot water bottle ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 3. a she-ass ...Bk1896 colloq.
n. 4. in billiards: a losing hazard into the middle pocket off a ball an inch or two from the side cushion ...Bk1896 billiards' usage
n. 5. a man who concerns himself with purely feminine matters ...Bk1901
n. 6. a generic name for a country lass ...Sc.
n. 7. a womanish man ...Sc.
• JENNYLINDA n. a window ...Bk1896 rhyming sl.
• JENNY-LONG-LEGS n. a daddy-long-legs ...Bk1901 Sc.
• JENNY-MONY-FEET n. a centipede ...Bk1905 Sc.
• JENNY SASS PASS phr. I do not understand; (French 'je ne sais pas') ...Amer. World War I sl.
• JENNY'S PA phr. I do not understand; (French 'je ne sais pas') ...Amer. World War I sl.
• JENNY-SPINNER n. 1. the crane-fly or daddy-longlegs ...1817
n. 2. a child's teetotum ...1824
• JENNY WREN n. the wren ...1648
• JENTACULAR † adj. relating to breakfast ...1721
• JENTATION †* n. breakfast ...1599
• JENTICULATE †* vb. to breakfast ...1623
• JENTICULATION †* n. breakfast ...1658
• JENTRIE † n. gentry ...1422
• JEOFAIL † n. 1. a mistake or error generally ...1546
† n. 2. defeat, overthrow ...1546
† vb. to fail of meet an obligation ...1599
• JEOPARD †* n. jeopardy ...a1300
vb. 1. to put in jeopardy; to expose to loss, injury, or death; to hazard, to risk, to imperil ...c1374
† vb. 2. to risk oneself, to run the risk; to venture, to adventure ...1430-40
† vb. 3. to risk doing something ...1456
† vb. 4. to stake, to bet ...c1470
• JEOPARDER n. one who puts in jeopardy ...1534
• JEOPARDIOUS † adj. fraught with danger or risk; hazardous, risky, perilous, dangerous ...1502
• JEOPARDLESS † adj. free from risk or peril; safe, secure ...1549
• JEOPARDOUS † 1. adj. fraught with risk or danger; hazardous, risky, perilous, dangerous ...1451
adj. 2. addicted to risks; venturesome, daring ...1494
• JEOPARDOUSLY † adv. dangerously ...1494
• JEOPARDOUSNESS † n. hazardousness, jeopardy ...1730
• JEOPARDY † n. 1. a deed involving peril; a daring exploit ...a1300
† n. 2. in chess, etc.: a problem ...c1369
† n. 3. an even chance; an undecided state of affairs; uncertainty; chance ...c1374
† n. 4. a device, trick, stratagem ...1375
* vb. to put in jeopardy; to expose to loss, injury, death; to hazard, to risk, to imperil ...1460
• JEREMIAD n. a lamentation; a writing or speech in a strain of grief or stress; a doleful complaint; a complaining tirade; a lugubrious effusion ...1780
• JEREMIAH n. a person who continually prophesies doom
• JEREMY DIDDLER n. a cheat; a confidence trickster; a shabby swindling borrower ...1803 sl.
• JERG n. a creaking noise ...1820 Sc.
• JERICHO n. 1. a place of retirement or concealment, or a place far distant and out of the way; a secluded place; later, a prison ...1635
n. 2. a low quarter of Oxford ...1853 Oxford University usage
n. 3. a water-closet ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 4. a remote out-of-the-way place, to which one is consigned ...humorous
JERK † n. 1. a stroke with a whip or wand; a stripe, a lash ...1555
n. 2. a short sharp witty speech; a sally ...1588
† n. 3. a lash of sarcasm; a cutting gibe; a retort, a jest ...1590
† n. 4. of a bird: a short abrupt series of notes ...1766
n. 5. an oaf or incompetent fool; a useless or stupid person ...19C US sl.
n. 6. a masturbator ...19C US sl.
n. 7. a notice of being deficient in school work ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 8. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1935 sl., orig. US 
n. 9. a short time; a moment ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
† vb. 1. to strike with, or as with a whip, switch, or wand; to scourge, to whip, to lash, to switch ...1550
† vb. 2. to lash with satire or ridicule ...1602
† vb. 3. to aim satire; to sneer, to carp ...a1643
† vb. 4. of a bird: to utter a short sharp abrupt series of notes ...1766
vb. 5. to masturbate ...19C Brit. sl.
vb. 6. to have sexual intercourse with a woman ...M20 US sl.
• JERK AROUND vb. to treat badly or unfairly ...colloq.
• JERK BALDHEADED vb. to defeat thoroughly, to thrash, to beat up; hence, to stun, to amaze ...1886 US sl.
• JERK BUMPS n. pimples; acne ...20C sl. & colloq.
• JERKER n. 1. a prostitute ...1887 sl.
n. 2. a chamber-pot ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 3. a steward ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 4. a drunkard, a tippler ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 5. a male masturbator ...19C Brit. sl.
• JERKEY n. a roughly-made vehicle ...Bk1896 Amer. sl.
• JERKING adj. lashing, stinging ...Bk1896 sl.
• JERKISH * adj. characterized by jerks; jerky ...1885
• JERK-OFF adj. pornographic; erotic ...c1957 sl.
n. 1. a worthless, contemptible person; a jerk or oaf; an incompetent do-nothing; a contemptuous term of address ...1968  Brit. & US sl.
n. 2. a chronic masturbator ...20C US & Brit. sl.
vb. (usually as 'jerk off) to masturbate ...19C sl.
• JERK ONE BALD-HEADED vb. to manhandle; to treat roughly ...1945 Amer. dial.
• JERK ONE'S GERKIN vb. to masturbate ...20C US sl.
• JERK ONE'S GHERKIN vb. to masturbate ...20C US sl.
• JERK ONE'S MUTTON vb. to masturbate ...19C Brit. sl.
• JERKS n. 1. religious paroxysm ...1874 Amer. sl.
n. 2. delirium tremens ...E19 sl.
• JERKSOME * adj. jerky, twitching ...1880
• JERK SOMEONE'S CHAIN vb. 1. to deceive, to fool, to victimize ...Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to upset someone, esp. by teasing or harassing; to anger someone ...1980s Amer. sl.
• JERK SOMEONE'S STRING vb. 1. to deceive, to fool, to victimize ...Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to upset someone, esp. by teasing or harassing; to anger someone ...1980s Amer. sl.
• JERK THE CAT vb. to vomit ...E17 Brit. sl.
• JERKWATER adj. small, insignificant, hick ...colloq.
n. a small town ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JERKWATER TOWN n. a small town ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JERKY n. a shaky jolting vehicle ...1884 US
• JERNIE! † a profane oath ...1678
• JEROBOAM n. 1. a very large wine-bottle ...1816
n. 2. a chamber-pot ...Bk1896 sl.
• JERRAN adv. concerned ...1888 Aust. sl.
• JERRY adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. a fog, or mist ...1819 thieves' sl.
n. 2. a hat; a hard, round hat ...1841 sl.
n. 3. a watch ...1889 thieves' sl.
n. 4. a chamber-pot ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 5. a German; a German soldier or aircraft; Germans or German soldiers collectively ...1919 sl.
vb. 1. to understand or realize the meaning of something ...1894 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ
vb. 2. to gibe; to chaff with malice ...Bk1896 sl.
• JERRY-BUILDER n. a rascally speculating builder ...1883 sl.
• JERRY-BUILT adj. run up in the worst materials ...1883 sl.
• JERRY-COME-TUMBLE n. a tumbler, a circus performer ...Eng. dial.
• JERRYCUMMUMBLE vb. to shake; to tumble about; to tousle ...1785 sl.
• JERRY-GETTING n. stealing watches ...1888 sl.
• JERRY-GO-NIMBLE n. 1. an antic; a buffoon ...1884 sl.
n. 2. diarrhoea ...Bk1896 sl.
• JERRY JABBER n. a bayonet ...Amer. World War I sl.
• JERRY LYNCH n. a pickled pig's-head ...Bk1896 sl.
• JERRY-NICKING n. stealing watches ...1888 sl.
• JERRY-SHOP n. a pub; a beer-house ...1851 sl.
• JERRY-SNEAK n. 1. a henpecked husband ...1764
n. 2. a mean, sneaking fellow ...1824
n. 3. a watch thief ...Bk1896 thieves' sl.
• JERRY-STEALING n. stealing watches ...1888 sl.
• JERRY-WAG n. a spreester, esp. one half drunk ...1823 sl.
• JERRY-WAG-SHOP n. coffee shop ...Bk1896 sl.
• JERRY WHALE n. a German submarine ...Amer. World War I sl.
• JERSEY-LIGHTNING n. cider brandy ...1871 Amer. sl.
• JERUSALEM! int. exclamation of surprise ...Bk1896 sl.
• JERUSALEM-PONY n. 1. a donkey; an ass ...1842 sl.
n. 2. a needy clergyman helping for hire ...Bk1896 clerical sl.
• JERUSALEM THE GOLDEN n. Brighton, England ...Bk1896 sl.
• JESE! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; a disguise of "Jesus!" ...1923 orig. US
• JESSAMY † n. a dandy ...1684
• JESSE n. chastisement ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JESSIE n. 1. an effeminate or namby-pamby man or boy ...Sc. colloq.
n. 2. chastisement ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 3. a male homosexual ...1958 sl.
• JESSY n. 1. chastisement ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a male homosexual ...1958 sl.
• JESTER n. 1. a general term of banter for a man ...Bk1896 colloq.
n. 2. the joker in a pack of cards ...Bk1896 sl.
• JESTICK n. a slight, temporary frost; cold weather with rain ...Bk1902 Sc.
• JESTING-STOCK † n. an object of jest or ridicule; a laughingstock ...1535
• JEST WITH EDGE TOOLS vb. to amuse oneself with something that may cause one serious harm; to sport with what is dangerous ...1579
• JESUIT n. 1. a graduate or undergraduate of Jesus College, Cambridge ...1771 Cambridge University
n. 2. a sodomite ...Bk1896 sl.
• JESUIT'S FRATERNITY n. the world of sodomy ...1647-80 sl.
• JESUS! int. an exclamation of annoyance, surprise or astonishment ...1922
• JESUS CHRIST! int. an exclamation of annoyance, surprise or astonishment ...1922
• JESUS H. CHRIST! int. an exclamation of annoyance, surprise or astonishment ...1922
• JESUS WEPT! int. an exclamation of annoyance, amazement, horror ...1922
• JESWAX! int. a mild oath ...1895 Amer. dial.
• JET n. 1. a lawyer ...1725 sl.
† n. 2. a strutting movement
† vb. to strut; to walk pompously ...1587 sl.
• JET ONE'S JUICE vb. to come; to experience the sexual spasm ...Bk1896 sl.
• JETTER n. a pompous man ...1510 sl.
• JEW n. 1. (offensive) a mean person ...1606
n. 2. a cheat; a hard bargainer; a sharking usurer ...1659 colloq.
n. 3. a ship's tailor ...1916 nautical sl.
vb. 1. to cheat ...c1871 sl.
vb. 2. to drive a hard bargain; to beat down ...1883 sl.
• JEW BAGEL n. a Jew ...1950s US sl.
• JEW BAIL n. insufficient bail ...1785 sl.
• JEW BOY n. (derogatory or offensive) a Jewish male ...1796 sl.
• JEW-BUTTER n. goose grease ...Bk1896 Amer. sl.
• JEW CHUM n. 1. (usually derogatory) a tramp ...20C rhyming sl. for 'bum'
n. 2. 'new chum'; a newcomer to Australia; a Jewish newcomer ...20C Aust. rhyming sl.
• JEW DOWN vb. (derogatory & offensive) to beat someone down in price; to haggle ...1848 sl.
• JEWEL n. 1. a loved one; a sweetheart ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. the hymen; virginity; the female genitals ...20C sl.
• JEWEL CASE n. a chamber pot ...E20 Brit. sl.
• JEWEL FOR THE LADIES n. the penis ...Urquhart usage
• JEWELRY n. 1. the female genitals ...20C US sl.
n. 2. the male genitals ...1910s sl.
• JEWELS n. the testicles ...E20 US sl.
• JEWESS n. (usually derogatory) a Jewish woman or girl ...14C
• JEWEY n. (derogatory) a Jewish man; a highly derogatory term of direct address ...19C colloq.
• JEW-FENCER n. a Jew street buyer or salesman, generally of stolen goods ...Bk1896 sl.
• JEW FLAG n. (usually derogatory) the dollar bill or US currency of other denominations ...20C US sl.
• JEW FOOD n. (usually derogatory) ham, bacon, or pork of any kind ...20C sl.
• JEWHILLIKENS! int. a general exclamation of surprise ...a1872 sl.
• JEWIE n. (derogatory) a Jewish man; a highly derogatory term of direct address ...19C colloq.
• JEWING-BLOKE n. a ship's tailor ...1945 nautical sl.
• JEWISH ARTICHOKE n. a sunflower ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JEWISH FLAG n. (usually derogatory) the dollar bill or US currency of other denominations ...20C US sl.
• JEWISH NIGHTCAP n. the foreskin of the penis ...20C sl.
• JEWLARK vb. to flirt, to court ...1851 Amer. sl.
• JEW NERSEY n. (usually derogatory) New Jersey, with reference to the Jewish population ...20C US sl.
• JEWY n. (derogatory) a Jewish man; a highly derogatory term of direct address ...19C colloq.
• JEZ! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1923 orig. US 
• JEZEBEL n. 1. an objectionable woman; a termagant or shrew ...1553 colloq.
n. 2. the penis ...Bk1896 sl.
• JIB n. 1. a horse given to shying ...1851 vet's usage
n. 2. at Dublin university: a first-year's man ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 3. the face ...Bk1896 sl.
vb. 1. to shirk ...1811 colloq.
vb. 2. to depart, to be off ...Bk1896 sl.
• JIBBER-JABBER n. noisy, nonsensical talk; idle talk; chatter ...B1900 Sc.
vb. to talk in a foolish, nonsensical manner ...B1900 Sc.
• JIBE n. a written paper, esp. a counterfeit pass or license, carried by many of the mendicant villains ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
vb. to agree; to live in harmony ...1871 sl.
• JIB-OF-JIBS n. an impossible sail ...Bk1896 nautical sl.
• JIBONEY n. an inept, stupid or inexperienced person; a guy or fellow ...1952 Amer. dial.
• JIBS n. 1. the tongue ...Bk1896 cant
n. 2. language; speech ...Bk1896 cant
• JICKAJOG n. a commotion; a push ...1614 sl.
• JICKER n. 1. a walk at a smart pace; a smart trot ...18C Sc.
n. 2. the dandling of a child on the knee ...1920s Sc.
vb. 1. to go quickly about anything; to walk smartly ...1789 Sc.
vb. 2. to ride or run smartly, to trot ...1897 Sc.
vb. 3. to dandle a child on the knee ...1920s Sc.
• JICKHEAD n. a heavy drinker ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JIFF n. a short time; a moment ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JIFFESS n. an employer's wife ...Bk1896 tailors' sl.
• JIFFILY adv. immediately; shortly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JIFFLE n. 1. a fidget; a shuffling movement ...B1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. idle talk; idle, disputative talk ...B1900 Eng. dial.
† vb. to fidget; to be restless; to shuffle ...1674 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• JIFFY n. the shortest possible time ...1793 colloq.
• JIG n. 1. a door ...1567 cant
n. 2. an antic; nonsense ...1596 sl.
n. 3. a clever man ...Bk1896 Winchester College usage
n. 4. a dance ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 5. a low joke ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 6. a swindle ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 7. a swindler ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 8. an object of sport ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 9. a farthing (1/4d) ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 10. (derogatory or offensive) a Black person ...1924 US sl.
vb. 1. to dance ...1719 sl.
vb. 2. to cheat; to delude; to impose upon ...1876 sl.
• JIGABOO n. (derogatory or offensive) a Black person ...1909 US sl.
• JIG-A-JIG n. sexual intercourse ...1932 sl.
vb. to possess carnally; to copulate ...Bk1896 sl.
• JIGAMAREE n. nonsense or any triviality ...Bk1896 Amer. sl.
• JIGGABO n. (derogatory or offensive) a Black person ...1909 US sl.
• JIGGA-JOGGY n. a jolting motion ...1605 sl.
• JIGGALORUM † n. a fanciful thing of little value; a trifle ...1613 colloq.
• JIGGAMBOB n. 1. a knickknack; a trinket; anything particular, strange or unknown ...1647 sl.
n. 2. the female pudendum ...1675 sl.
• JIGGAMBOBS n. the testicles ...1785 sl.
• JIGGER n. 1. a door ...1567 cant
n. 2. a shifty fellow; a trickster ...1675 sl.
n. 3. a whipping-post ...1708 sl.
n. 4. a doorkeeper; a jailor or turnkey ...1749 sl.
n. 5. a key ...1823 sl.
n. 6. a secret or private still ...1823 sl.
n. 7. a device or gadget; an unnamed thing ...1874 US sl.
n. 8. a guard-room ...1882 military sl.
n. 9. a prison ...BK1891 sl.
n. 10. a fiddlestick ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 11. in a theatre: the curtain ...Bk1896 theatrical sl.
n. 12. in billiards: the 'bridge' or 'rest' for the cue when a ball is beyond arm's length ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 13. the female pudendum ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 14. the penis ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 15. a slow freight train ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 16. an attractive girl ...Bk1942 Amer. college sl.
vb. 1. to shake, to jerk ...1869 colloq.
vb. 2. to bet ...1888 sl.
• JIGGER BOY n. a bartender ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JIGGER-DUBBER n. a doorkeeper; a jailor or turnkey ...1781 sl.
• JIGGERED adj. bewildered; confused; muddled ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JIGGERED UP adj. tired; exhausted ...1862 sl., orig. dialect
• JIGGER-STUFF n. illicitly distilled spirits ...1851-61 sl.
• JIGGER-WORKER n. a vendor of illicitly distilled spirits ...1851-61 sl.
• JIGGERY-POKERY n. humbug; nonsense; deceitful or dishonest dealing ...1893 Brit. sl.
• JIGGLE vb. to possess carnally; to copulate ...Bk1896 sl.
• JIGGLING-BONE n. the penis ...Bk1896 sl.
• JIGGLY BITS n. the testicles ...1990s sl.
• JIGGUMBOB n. 1. a knickknack; a trinket; anything particular, strange or unknown ...1640 sl.
n. 2. the female pudendum ...1675 sl.
• JIGGUMBOBS n. the testicles ...1785 sl.
• JIG-JIG n. sexual intercourse ...1932 sl.
• JIG-WATER n. bad whisky ...1888 Amer. sl.
• JIJJIBOO n. (derogatory or offensive) a Black person ...1909 US sl.
• JILL-HOOTER n. 1. an old man or woman given to grumbling or complaining ...B1900 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an owl ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JILL-MILL n. Venetian shutters ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
• JILLPOKE n. a kick ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JILT n. 1. a woman who encourages, or solicits, advances to which deigns there shall be no practical end ...1648-80 sl.
n. 2. a short crowbar, used by housebreakers ...Bk1896 sl.
• JILTER n. a thief who uses a crowbar to break in ...1863 sl.
• JILTS n. housebreaking tools generally ...Bk1896 thieves' sl.
• JIM n. 1. a pound ...1889 Aust. sl. (short for 'Jimmy O'Goblin')
n. 2. a term of address for a close friend ...1960s Amer. sl.
vb. to spoil ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JIM BELCHER n. any particoloured handkerchief worn round the neck ...Bk1888
• JIMBOREE n. a frolic; a spree ...1872 Amer. sl.
• JIM BRANNIGAN n. a disagreement or fight ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JIM-BROWN n. a town ...1893 rhyming sl.
• JIMBUGG n. a sheep ...1854 Aust. squatters' sl.
• JIM CROW n. (derogatory or offensive) a Black person ...1838 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• JIM-DANDY adj. very fine, excellent; first-rate ...1888 Amer. sl.
n. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JIM HILL! int. an ejaculation ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JIMINY JEHOSAPHAT! int. an exclamation or mild oath ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JIMJAMS n. 1. delirium tremens ...1888 sl.
n. 2. distorted views ...1888 Amer. sl.
n. 3. eccentricity ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. pajamas ...1994 sl.
• JIM-JAMS n. 1. delirium tremens ...1885 sl.
n. 2. a creepy feeling; the fidgets; a fit of depression; a state of nervousness or unease ...1896 colloq.
• JIM JOHNSON n. the penis ...1934 sl.
• JIMMETY WHISKERS! int. an ejaculation ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JIMMIE HOWE n. a navy blue or black woollen singlet worn by Australian and New Zealand shearers and bushmen ...1930s Aust. & NZ sl.
• JIMMIES, THE n. 1. delirium tremens ...1900 sl.
n. 2. a state of nervousness or unease ...1900 sl.
• JIMMINY CHRISTMAS! int. an oath ...Bk1896 Amer. dial.
• JIMMINY CRIPES! int. an oath ...Bk1896 Amer. dial.
• JIMMY † adj. spruce, neat, smart; neatly-made; dexterous ...1750 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 1. a short crowbar, usually made in sections screwing together, used by housebreakers ...1752 sl.
n. 2. a free emigrant ...1859 Aust. convicts usage
n. 3. a pound ...1889 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'sovereign' (Jimmy O'Goblin)
n. 4. a contrivance; a concealed confederate ...Bk1896 showmen's usage
n. 5. a first lieutenant ...1916 nautical sl.
• JIMMY BRITTS n. fear ...1945 Aust. rhyming sl. for 'shits'
• JIMMYCANE n. a hurricane ...1905 Amer. dial.
• JIMMY DANCER n. cancer ...20C Aust. sl.
• JIMMY GRANT n. an immigrant ...1845 Aust, NZ & S. Afr. rhyming sl.
• JIMMY HOWE n. a navy blue or black woollen singlet worn by Australian and New Zealand shearers and bushmen ...1930s Aust. & NZ sl.
• JIMMYLEGS n. master at arms ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
• JIMMY O'GOBLIN n. a pound ...1889 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'sovereign'
• JIMMY RIDDLE n. urination ...1937 rhyming sl. for 'piddle'
• JIMMY SKINNER n. a dinner ...Bk1896 rhyming sl.
• JIMMY THE ONE n. a first lieutenant ...1916 nautical sl.
• JIMMY WOODS n. a solitary drinker ...1892 Aust. & NZ sl.
• JIMMY WOODSER n. a solitary drinker ...1892 Aust. & NZ sl.
• JIMPLECUTE n. a sweetheart ...1870 Amer. sl.
• JIMPRICUTE adj. orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JIMPSECUTE n. a sweetheart ...1870 Amer. sl.
• JIMRAG vb. to render useless; to destroy, to knock to pieces ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JIM-RAGS n. rags, tatters, shreds ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JIM-SLICKER n. an unusually fine or pleasing person or thing ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JIM WHITTIKER! int. an ejaculation ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JING-BANG n. the lot ...1891 Sc.
• JINGLE n. 1. a hackney carriage ...1860 Irish sl.
n. 2. money in small coins ...1906 Aust. sl.
vb. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JINGLE-BELL n. a bell ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JINGLE-BRAINED adj. 1. foolish; silly; witless ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. bewildered; confused; muddled ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JINGLE-BRAINS n. 1. a wild, thoughtless person; a noisy, talkative person ...1690 colloq.
n. 2. (as 'jinglebrains') stupidity ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JINGLED adj. bewildered; confused; muddled; disconcerted ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JINGLER n. a horse-courser who frequents count fairs ...1690 sl.
• JINGLING JOHNNY n. someone who shears sheep by hand ...1934 Aust. & NZ sl.
• JINIPER-LECTURE n. a scolding ...1690 sl.
• JINK n. money ... Bk1896 sl.
vb. to possess carnally; to copulate ...1715 sl.
• JINK ONE'S TIN vb. to pay money; to shell out ...Bk1896 sl.
• JINNIPROUS adj. spruce, trim; finical, over-particular ...1825 Sc.
• JINNYWERRY n. January ...1922 Amer. dial.
• JIP n. 1. a swindler, a cheat; a crook ...1889 Amer. sl.
n. 2. the victim of a swindle ...1914 Amer. sl.
n. 3. a cabdriver who does not start the meter, hence, can pocket the fare ...1930s Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to cheat; to defraud; to deceive; to charge exorbitantly; to swindle; to renege on one's debts ...1880 Amer. colloq.
vb. 2. to steal, to filch; to rob from ...1918 Amer. sl.
vb. 3. to disappoint ...1928 Amer. sl.
vb. 4. to play truant from school ...1970s sl.
• JIPPER n. gravy ...Bk1896 nautical sl.
• JIPPO n. 1. (usually derogatory) a gypsy ...L19 sl.
n. 2. an Egyptian ...L19 sl.
n. 3. an itinerant worker or piece-worker; contract work, a sub-contractor...1920s US sl.
n. 4. part-time work ...1920s Amer. sl.
n. 5. an impoverished, badly dressed schoolchild ...1990s UK juvenile sl.
vb. 1. to cheat, to swindle ...1920s Amer. sl.
• JIRG n. a creaking noise ...1820 Sc.
• JISM n. energy, vigour, vitality ...1842 sl.
• JIT n. (derogatory or offensive) a Black person ...1931 US sl.
• JITNEY n. a five-cent piece or nickel ...1903 US sl.
• JITTERBUG n. a nervous or agitated person ...1934 sl.
• JITTER-BUGGY n. an old car that has been fixed up to make it go fast or make a lot of noise ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JITTERS, THE n. a state of nervousness or unease ...1929 sl.
• JITTERY adj. agitated, restless ...1931 sl.
• JIVE n. 1. insincere or exaggerated talk intended to flatter or deceive; humbug or flattery ...1928 sl., orig. US
n. 2. marijuana; a marijuana cigarette ...1938 sl., orig. US
n. 3. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to deceive, to dupe ...1928 sl., orig. US
• JIVE-ASS n. a swindler ...1964 US sl.
• JIVED adj. duped ...1960s Amer. sl.
• JIVE ON THE BOX n. music on the radio ...1943 Amer. sl.
• JIVE SESSION n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JIVEY adj. energetic, vigorous, lively ...1944 sl., chiefly US
• JIVY adj. energetic, vigorous, lively ...1944 sl., chiefly US
• JIZZ n. energy, vigour, vitality ...1842 sl.
• JOB n. 1. a robbery; a criminal undertaking ...1722 sl.
n. 2. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. a racehorse ...Bk1942 Amer. turf sl.
† vb. 1. to rebuke in a long and tedious harangue ...L17 colloq.
vb. 2. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 3. to incriminate someone ...1903 sl., orig. US
• JOBARD † n. a stupid fellow; a fool ...a1400
• JOBATION n. a rebuke, a reproof, especially one of a lengthy and tedious character; a prolonged scolding, a lecture; also, a long discussion ..1687 colloq.
• JOBBERNOWL adj. stupid, dunderheaded ...1828 colloq.
n. 1. a ludicrous term for the head, implying stupidity ...1599 colloq.
n. 2. a stupid, thick-headed person; a blockhead, a fool, a dunce, a dolt ...1592 colloq.
• JOBE n. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
† vb. to rebuke in a long and tedious harangue ...L17 colloq.
• JOBLIJOCK n. 1. anything tending to interfere with domestic comfort or peace, as a scolding wife, a smoking chimney, etc.;  domestic trouble ...B1900 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a turkey-cock ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JOBS FOR THE BOYS n. (derogatory) appointments given preferentially to one's own associates or supporters ...1950 sl.
• JOB SHARK n. an employment agent; esp. in logging ...1938 Amer. dial.
• JOCANT † adj. mirthful, merry, gay, jocund ...c1440
• JOCATORY † adj. characterized by joking; jocular, jesting, merry ...1576
• JOCK n. 1. a countryman; a rustic; a clown ...M16 Sc.
n. 2. a Scottish or (formerly) northern English sailor; a Scottish soldier; a Scotsman; a form of address to a Scotsman ...L18 sl.
n. 3. a jockey; a rider in horse races ...L18 colloq.
n. 4. the genitals of a man, or (formerly) a woman ...a1790 sl.
n. 5. food ...1879 Eng. dial. & sl.
n. 6. a pilot or astronaut ...M20 N. Amer. colloq.
n. 7. an enthusiast for or a participant in any specified activity, as a computer 'jock' ...M20 N. Amer. colloq.
n. 8. a jock-strap ...1952 Amer. sl.
n. 9. a disc jockey ...1960s colloq.
n. 10. an athlete ...1960s Amer. sl.
vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• JOCKALEGS n. a pocketknife; a large clasp knife ...1790 Eng. dial.
• JOCKAM n. 1. the penis ...M16 cant.
vb. to coit a woman ...18C Brit. sl.
• JOCKER n. 1. a tramp who is accompanied by a youth who begs for him and may act as his catamite ...1893 N. Amer. sl.
n. 2. an active male homosexual ...1935 N. Amer. sl.
• JOCKETTE * n. a female jockey ...M20
• JOCKEY n. 1. a lad; an underling ...L16
† n. 2. a horse dealer ...M17 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† n. 3. a person who drives or rides a horse ...M17
* n. 4. a fraudulent bargainer; a cheat ...L17
† n. 5. a strolling minstrel or beggar...L17 Sc. obs. exc. hist.
n. 6. the penis ...L17 cant
• JOCKEY BOX n. a glove compartment ...US
• JOCKIE n. the penis ...L17 cant
• JOCK-ITCH n. an itching of the male genitals or of the groin ...M20 US colloq.
• JOCKO n. a chimpanzee or other ape ...L18
• JOCK PACKER n. a racehorse ...Bk1942 Amer. turf sl.
• JOCKUM n. the penis ...M16 cant.
vb. to coit a woman ...18C Brit. sl.
• JOCKUM-GAGE n. a chamber pot ...17C cant
• JOCKY n. the penis ...L17 cant
• JOCOCIOUS adj. jocose, mirthful; humorous, fond of joking ...1790 Eng. dial.
• JOCOSERIOUS adj. half jocular, half serious; blending jokes and serious matters ...M17
• JOCULAR † n. a professional jester or minstrel ...LME
• JOCULATOR † n. a professional jester or minstrel ...LME obs. exc. hist.
• JOCULATORY † adj. having the character of a jester; uttered in jest; jocular, droll, humorous, sportive, merry, jesting ...1623
• JOCUM n. the penis ...M16 cant.
vb. to coit a woman ...18C Brit. sl.
• JOD n. 1. the least particle or quantity; the least amount; a very little or small part; an iota ...1596
n. 2. the letter "J" ...1790 Eng. dial.
† vb. to strike, to knock ...a1400
• JO-DANDY n. something that is excellent ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JODS n. jodhpurs ...M20 colloq.
• JOE n. 1. a book of jokes; a joke, esp. a stale joke ...L18
n. 2. a male person; a fellow, a chap, an average man...1846 sl.
n. 3. a taunt to or warning of the approach of a policeman ...M19 Aust. & NZ
n. 4. an American ...M19
n. 5. fourpence ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 6. a W.C.; a urinal ...20C US sl.
n. 7. coffee ...1947 Amer. sl.
n. 8. a French-Canadian ...1963 Can. sl.
n. 9. a Navaho student ...1963 Amer. Indian student sl.
vb. 1. to taunt, (esp. a policeman) with a cry of 'joe' ...M19 Aust. & NZ
vb. 2. to urinate or defecate ...20C US sl.
• JOE BLAKE n. a snake ...1905 Aust. rhyming sl.
• JOE BLAKES n. delirium tremens ...20C Aust. rhyming sl. for 'shakes'
• JOE BLOGGS n. a hypothetical average man ...1969 Brit. sl.
• JOE BLOW n. a hypothetical average man ...c1941 US sl.
• JOE BUCK n. an act of copulation ...E20 Aust. rhyming sl. for 'fuck'
vb. to coit a woman ...E20 Aust. rhyming sl. for 'fuck'
• JOE COTTON n. the point of 8 in craps dice ...1910s US sl.
• JOE DAKI n. (derogatory) a British Asian...1990s rhyming sl. for 'Paki'
• JOE DANDY n. an excellent person or thing ...L19 sl.
• JOE DARTER n. an outstanding example of its kind ...1900s US sl.
• JOE DOAKES n. a hypothetical average man ...1943 US sl.
• JOE-DOCK TO GO ON A GUM-FUDGEON phr. said to a child when he asks "What are you making?" ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JOE DOKES n. a hypothetical average man ...1943 US sl.
• JOE ERK n. a fool; an oaf; a jerk; a wretched man ...World Wars rhyming sl. for 'jerk' and 'berk'
• JOE GARDINERS n. boots ...1950s Aust. sl.
• JOE HUNT n. a fool; an oaf; a jerk; a wretched man ...20C Brit. rhyming sl. for 'cunt'
• JOE MILLER n. a book of jokes; a joke, esp. a stale joke ...L18
• JOE PUBLIC n. (often mildly derogatory) a typical male member of the general public ...1942 sl., orig. US theatrical
• JOES, THE n. depression; the blues ...1910 Aust. sl.
• JOE SOAP n. a hypothetical average man; a slow-witted or ordinary person ...1966 sl.
• JOE WITH COW AND SAND n. a cup of coffee with milk and sugar ...E19 sl.
• JOEY n. 1. any young animal or child ...E19 Aust. & NZ
† n. 2. a fourpenny piece ...M19 sl.
n. 3. a clown ...L19 colloq.
† n. 4. a former twelve-sided British coin of nickel-brass worth three old pence ...1936 obs. exc. hist.
• JO-FIRED adj. hell-fired, damned ...M18 euphemism
• JOG vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• JOG-JOG adv. with a jogging motion or pace ...L18
• JOG-TROTTY adv. slowly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOGUE n. 1 shilling ... Bk1903 sl.
• JOHN † n. 1. (derogatory) a priest ...LME
n. 2. a man, esp. a male servant; a form of address to a man ...LME colloq.
n. 3. a policeman ...M17 sl.
n. 4. money ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. a greenhorn; a newcomer to the army ...Amer. World War I sl.
n. 6. the client of a prostitute ...1928 sl., orig. US
n. 7. a lavatory ...1932 sl. chiefly US
n. 8. the penis ...1934 sl.
n. 9. a philanderer ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOHN-A-DREAMS n. a dreamy or idle fellow
• JOHN-A-NOKES † n. an anonymous party, usually the plaintiff, in a legal action; an ordinary person
• JOHN-A-STILES † n. an anonymous party, usually the defendant, in a legal action ...
• JOHN A'THINGS' SHOP n. the general shop of a village or small town ...1893 Sc.
• JOHN BARLEYCORN n. whisky ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOHN BATES n. a potential victim, a confidence man's dupe ...1920s US criminals' sl.
• JOHN BULL n. 1. an individual Englishman exemplifying the supposedly typical national character ...L18
n. 2. the English nation personified; the English collectively ...L18
• JOHN-BULLISH adj. typically English ...L18
• JOHN CITIZEN n. an ordinary man, esp. as a member of the community
• JOHN D n. a very rich person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JOHNDARM n. a policeman ...M17 sl.
• JOHN DAVIS n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• JOHN DOE n. 1. an ordinary or typical citizen
n. 2. a signature ...US colloq.
n. 3. an anonymous party, usually the plaintiff, in a legal action
• JOHN DRUM'S ENTERTAINMENT n. a rough reception, esp. the throwing out of an unwelcome guest ...L16 sl.
• JOHN HANCOCK n. a signature ...US colloq.
• JOHN HENRY n. a person's signature ...1910 Amer. colloq.
• JOHN HOP n. a police officer ...1905 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl. for 'cop'
• JOHN JILLETS n. a term of contempt for a man ...1844 Sc.
• JOHN KETCH n. a hangman ...M17 sl., orig. UK criminals'
• JOHN LAW n. personification of the police ...1907 US sl.
• JOHNNIE n. a police officer ...a1852 sl.
• JOHNNIE BATES n. a potential victim, a confidence man's dupe ...1920s US criminals' sl.
• JOHNNY COTTON adj. rotten ...20C rhyming sl.
• JOHNNIE NEWCOME n. a new arrival; a fresh face; a freshman at college; a new baby, etc. ...1823 sl.
• JOHNNY n. 1. a fellow, a chap; frequently used as a derogatory form of address to a man regarded as inferior, esp. a soldier of a colonized country in the army of the colonizing power ...L17 colloq.
n. 2. a policeman ...a1852 sl.
n. 3. a Southerner, esp. a fighter for the Confederacy ...M19 US sl.
n. 4. a gentoo penguin ...M19
n. 5. a Turk; the Turkish army ...Amer. World War I sl.
n. 6. a condom ...1965 sl.
n. 7. a lavatory; a bathroom ...1932 colloq., chiefly US
n. 8. a philanderer ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 9. a short, collarless gown that is fastened in back ad is worn by hospital patients, persons being examined in a doctor's office, etc. ...sl.
• JOHNNY-COME-LATELY n. 1. a nickname for a farm hand recently arrived from England ...c1910 NZ sl.
n. 2. any newcomer ...20C Aust. sl.
n. 3. an inexperienced youngster; a novice
• JOHNNY CRAPAUD n. 1. a Frenchman; a French Canadian ...colloq. arch.
n. 2. the French nation personified ...colloq. arch.
• JOHNNY CRAPEAU n. 1. a Frenchman; a French Canadian ...colloq. arch.
n. 2. the French nation personified ...colloq. arch.
• JOHNNY CRAPO n. a Frenchman ...19C sl.
• JOHNNY CRAPOSE n. 1. a British seaman wearing a moustache ...c1815 nautical sl.
n. 2. a Frenchman ...19C sl.
• JOHNNY CRAPPO n. a Frenchman ...19C sl.
• JOHNNY DARBIES n. handcuffs ...c1860 sl.
• JOHNNY FOREIGNER n. (usually derogatory) a personification of a foreign person, usually with ironic reference to British xenophobia ...1990 Brit. sl.
• JOHNNY GALLACHER n. a uniformed policeman ...1935 tramps' cant
• JOHNNY GALLAGHER n. a uniformed policeman ...1935 tramps' cant
• JOHNNY GILES n. haemorrhoids ...1950s UK & Aust. rhyming sl. for 'piles'
• JOHNNY GURK n. a Gurkha soldier ...c1915 army sl.
• JOHNNY GURKHA n. a Gurkha soldier ...c1915 army sl.
• JOHNNY HEAD-IN-AIR n. a dreamy fellow ...colloq.
• JOHNNY HEAD-IN-THE-AIR n. a dreamy fellow ...colloq.
• JOHNNY HOUSE n. a toilet; a bathroom ...Amer. dial.
• JOHNNY JUMP UP adv. immediately; shortly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOHNNY LAW n. the police ...1960s Amer. sl.
• JOHNNY NEWCOME n. 1. a newcomer of any kind
n. 2. an inexperienced youngster; a novice
• JOHNNY O'BRIEN n. a slow freight train ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOHNNY RAW n. an inexperienced youngster; a novice
• JOHNNY RAY adj. homosexual ...1980s rhyming sl. for 'gay'
• JOHNNY REB n. 1. a native or inhabitant of the southern US, esp. of one of the former Confederate states; a southerner ...1860 Amer.
n. 2. in US Hist., a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War ...1860 sl.
• JOHNNY RED n. a Southerner, esp. a fighter for the Confederacy ...M19 US sl.
• JOHNNY ROCKS n. syphilis ...1920s Irish sl.
• JOHNNY ROWSERS n. trousers ...1920s rhyming sl.
• JOHNNY RUSSELL n. bustle, hustle ...20C Aust. rhyming sl.
• JOHNNY RUTTER n. butter ...1930s rhyming sl.
• JOHNNY SAP n. a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOHNNY TAPP vb. to defecate ...1980s Aust. prison rhyming sl. for 'crap'
• JOHNNY TINPLATE n. a rural sheriff ...1910s US sl.
• JOHNNY WALKER n. 1. a garrulous person ...20C rhyming sl. for 'talker'
n. 2. an informer ...20C rhyming sl. for 'talker'
• JOHNNY WARDER n. 1. a drunken layabout ...L19 Aust. sl.
n. 2. anyone who drinks alone; a drink that is taken by oneself ...1910s Aust. sl.
• JOHNNY WET-BREAD n. a teasing rather than aggressive term of mockery ...20C Irish sl.
• JOHNNY WHOP-STRAW n. a clodhopper; a rustic ...19C colloq.
• JOHN O'BRIEN n. 1. a boxcar; a freight train ...1914 Amer. hobo sl.
n. 2. an empty safe ...1910s US sl.
n. 3. a hand-car ...1920s US sl.
• JOHN Q. PUBLIC n. a member of the general public ...N. Amer. colloq.
• JOHN ROSCOE n. a gun, esp. a pistol or revolver ...1938 US sl.
• JOHNSON n. the penis ...M19 sl.
• JOHN TAMSON'S NEWS n. stale or unimportant news ...1900 Eng. dial.
• JOHN THOMAS n. the penis ...1879 sl.
• JOIN GIBLETS † vb. 1. to marry ...1727
vb. 2. to cohabit as man and wife without being married ...B1900 sl.
vb. 3. to copulate ...B1900 sl.
vb. 4. to go halves, to go into partnership ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JOINT n. 1. a place or establishment, as a hotel, restaurant. etc. ...sl.
n. 2. a dirty, cheap, or disreputable place of public accommodation or entertainment, esp. a restaurant or night club ...sl.
n. 3. hypodermic equipment used by drug addicts ...1935 drugs sl.
n. 4. a marijuana cigarette ...1952 sl.
n. 5. the penis ...sl.
• JOINT, THE n. prison ...sl.
• JOIN THE HOUSEHOLD BRIGADE vb. of a man: to marry ...1891 sl.
• JOINT IS JUMPING, THE phr. it's full of liveliness and excitement ...c1938 sl.
• JOINT OF BEEF n. the chief; the boss ...20C rhyming sl.
• JOINT-SICK † adj. suffering from pain in the joints; diseased in the joints ...a1618
• JOINTWISE adj. well-adjusted to prison life; capable of sustaining one's existence in prison ...20C US prison sl.
• JOISE † vb. 1. to rejoice, to enjoy ...c1320
† vb. 2. to enjoy the possession or use of ...1381 Sc.
• JOJEE n. heroin ...1950s drugs sl.
• JO-JEEZLY adj. damned ...1979 Amer. dial.
• JO-JO n. 1. a man with a very heavy beard and side-whiskers ...L19 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a funny character ...1900s US sl.
n. 3. (usually as 'jojo') the penis ...1960s US Black sl.
• JO-JOS n. a bulky coat without pockets ...1960s Can. prison sl.
• JOKE-BOX n. one who plays jokes on people ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JOKE OVER phr. a phrase used by the victim of a practical joke who wishes to indicate that they are not amused ...1960s sl.
• JOKER n. 1. a man, a fellow, a chap ...1810 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ
n. 2. any thing or situation that poses a problem, a hidden catch ...M19 US sl.
n. 3. anyone who is given authority but performs their work with irritating incompetence, thus a 'disgrace to one's profession' ...20C W. Indies
n. 4. a smart alec; a wiseacre ...colloq.
• JOL n. 1. a good time, merry-marking, enjoyment, entertainment ...1950s S. Afr.
n. 2. a party; a festival or other social occasion ...1970s S. Afr.
n. 3. a holiday; a trip taken for pure enjoyment ...1980s S. Afr.
n. 4. a joke, a stunt, a game ...1980s S. Afr.
vb. 1. to go out ...1940s S. Afr.
vb. 2. to stroll, to run, to depart; to look for some fun or entertainment ...1940s S. Afr.
vb. 3. to have an affair with; to flirt; to 'carry on' ...1960s S. Afr.
vb. 4. to play, to frolic, to have fun, to 'party' ...1970s S. Afr.
vb. 5. to tease, to joke ...1970s S. Afr.
• JOLA n. an over-sized handbag ...1950s W. Indies
• JOLIOUS † adj. 1. jolly, full of jollity ...1569 obs. exc. Sc.
† adj. 2.  form of jealous ...16C
• JOLLER n. 1. one who frequents 'unsavoury' bars, dance-halls and similar places of low-life entertainment ...1960s S. Afr.
n. 2. a hedonist ...1960s S. Afr.
n. 3. a player of a game ...1980s S. Afr.
n. 4. one who attends a party, concert, or social gathering ...1980s S. Afr.
• JOLLIES n. pleasurable excitement, esp. from or as if from something forbidden or improper; enjoyment; fun; thrills; kicks ...1930 colloq.
• JOLLIMENT † n. mirth, merriment, jollity, gaiety ...1590 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• JOLLING n. 1. flirting ...1960s S. Afr.
n. 2. merry-making, 'partying' ...1980s S. Afr.
• JOLLO n. a good time; a party; a party at which liquor is drunk; a celebration ...1907 Aust. sl.
• JOLLOCK adj. jolly, fat, hearty, and healthy ...1824 Sc.
vb. to jolt, to bump ...19C Eng. dial.
• JOLLOCKS n. 1. a fat person ...M18 sl.
n. 2. a parson ...M18 sl.
• JOLLOP n. 1. a purgative; a medicine ...1920s sl.
n. 2. strong liquor or a measure of liquor ...1920s sl.
n. 3. semen ...1990s sl.
vb. to ejaculate ...1990s sl.
• JOLLUX † n. a fat person ...a1797 sl.
• JOLLY adj. 1. enjoyable, exceedingly pleasant, agreeable, delightful, charming ...1549
adj. 2. tipsy, drunk ...19C
adj. 3. big, great, plump ...M19
adj. 4. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adv. extremely, very, esp. when used ironically ...M19 Brit. colloq.
n. 1. the head ...L18 sl.
n. 2. a marine ...1829 sl.
n. 3. a ruckus, a fracas ...M19 sl.
n. 4. an accomplice ...M19 sl.
n. 5. the person who encourages or initiates a ruckus ...M19 sl.
n. 6. praise, esp. when spoken for an ulterior and/or criminal purpose ...1856
n. 7. a sham purchaser, who praises up inferior goods in order to facilitate their sale to an innocent buyer; one who runs up bidding ...1867
n. 8. a cheer, a shout ...1871
n. 9. light-hearted teasing, bantering; often as 'the jolly' ...L19 US sl.
n. 10. a deception or hoax ...L19 US
n. 11. a thrill of delight, pleasure or excitement ...1905 colloq.
n. 12. a good time; a spree; a party; a merry-making ...1905 colloq.
n. 13. an orgasm ...1960s US sl.
vb. 1. to make a sham bid at an auction ...M19 sl.
vb. 2. to tease roughly, to chaff, to abuse, to trick ...M19 sl., ?orig. US
vb. 3. to treat someone in an agreeable manner, with the intention of keeping them happy and/or obtaining a favour from them ...M19 sl.
vb. 4. to cheer ...L19 sl.
vb. 5. to have a good time ...L19 US campus sl.
• JOLLY ALONG vb. to treat someone in an agreeable manner, with the intention of keeping them happy and/or obtaining a favour from them ...M19 sl.
• JOLLY AS A SAND-BOY adj. very happy, high-spirited ...1823
• JOLLY BAG n. a condom ...1980s US sl.
• JOLLY BEANS n. amphetamine ...1960s drugs sl.
• JOLLY BOYS n. a group of small drinking vessels connected by a tube, or by openings one from another ...L19 sl.
• JOLLY D adj. excellent ...1948 Brit. sl.
int. wonderful, excellent, fantastic ...20C juvenile usage
• JOLLY DOG n. a boon companion ...L18 sl.
• JOLLY FOR vb. to support one's friend with teasing and banter ...M19 sl.
• JOLLY FOR POLLY adj. sexually available ...20C sl.
• JOLLY GOOD adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOLLY GREEN n. marijuana ...1960s drugs sl.
• JOLLY JOKER n. a poker ...20C rhyming sl.
• JOLLY KYLE n. the penis ...Urquhart usage
• JOLLY MEMBER n. the penis ...19C sl.
• JOLLY-NOB n. the head ...1785 sl.
• JOLLYO n. a celebration ...1970s sl.
• JOLLY PILLS n. amphetamine ...1960s drugs sl.
• JOLLY POP n. a casual user of heroin ...1950s drugs sl.
• JOLLY POPPER n. casual user of heroin ...1950s drugs sl.
• JOLLY ROGER n. a lodger ...20C rhyming sl.
• JOLLY ROUSERS n. trousers ...1920s rhyming sl.
• JOLLY ROWSERS n. trousers ...Bk1942 Amer. rhyming sl.
• JOLLY TIT n. a pleasant companion ...E18 sl.
• JOLLY-UP n. 1. a drinking bout, a spree ...1900s sl.
n. 2. a good time ...1920s sl.
n. 3. an informal dance, a party ...1920s sl.
vb. to treat someone in an agreeable manner, with the intention of keeping them happy and/or obtaining a favour from them ...M19 sl.
• JOLLY UTTER adj. appalling, unspeakable ...L19 sl.
• JOLSON STORY n. the penis ...1970s rhyming sl. for 'corie' (the penis)
• JOLT n. 1. a stiff drink of spirits, esp. brandy, whisky, or bourbon ...1904 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. a prison sentence, usually with the number of years specified, as a 'six-year jolt' ...1910s US criminals' sl.
n. 3. a measure of a drug as taken by a user, esp. an injection of a narcotic ...1916 US drugs sl.
n. 4. the effects of a drug or alcohol; a kick ...1920s US sl.
vb. 1. to have sexual intercourse ...19C sl.
vb. 2. to hit someone ...1920s Aust. sl.
vb. 3. to inject a drug ...1950s US drugs sl.
• JOLTERHEAD n. a fool; a stupid person ...L18 sl.
• JOLTHEAD n. a fool; a stupid person ...L18 sl.
• JOLTING JOE n. prizefighter Joe Louis ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOMMETRY n. geometry; magic art, geometry being considered magic  ...1861
• JONAH n. one who brings bad luck or one who suffers severe misfortune ...M19 sl.
• JONATHAN SIMONIZER n. a favoured student ...Bk1942 Amer. college sl.
• JONES n. 1. heroin ...1965 sl.
n. 2. an addiction to heroin ...1965 sl.
• JONES'S LOCKER n. a watery grave; thus death in general ...M18 nautical usage
• JONNOCK adj. sociable; fair; just; straightforward, genuine ...1828 Eng. dial.
• JONNOP n. a police officer ...1938 Aust. sl.
• JONTY n. the master-at-arms on board ship ...1902 Brit. navy sl.
• JOOGLE n. the Adam's apple ...1981 Amer. dial.
• JOOK n. 1. a brothel ...1935 sl., orig. US
n. 2. an establishment providing food and drink and music for dancing ...1935 sl., orig. US
• JORDAN n. a chamber-pot ...Bk1896 sl.
• JORDELOO! int. a warning cry uttered before throwing dirty water from the window into the street ...1771
• JORUM n. a jug of liquor ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JOSEPH n. a coat ...Bk1891 sl.
• JOSH n. 1. a countryman, esp. regarded as foolish or lazy; an Arkansan ...1863 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a usually good-natured hoax; hence, a jest, a piece of badinage ...1878 Amer sl.. now colloq.
vb. 1. to give a cheer or shout ...1845 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to hoax or tease, esp. good-naturedly; to joke, to fool ...1852 Amer. sl.
• JOSHFEST n. a bantering conversation ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOSKIN n. 1. a country bumpkin ...1811 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a raw recruit ...1899 Amer. nautical sl., now hist.
n. 3. a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOSSER n 1. a priest or clergyman ...1887 Aust. sl.
n. 2. (usually mildly derogatory) a male person, a fellow ...1890 Brit. sl.
• JOSS HOUSE n. a Chinese temple ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOSS-MAN n. a chaplain; a clergyman or missionary ...a1889 Amer. nautical sl.
• JOSTLE vb. 1. to engage in petty confidence games ...a1890 US criminal sl.
vb. 2. to pick pockets ...1969 Amer. criminal & police sl.
• JOSTLER n. 1. the member of a pickpocketing team who jostles and distracts the victim ...1929 Amer. criminal & police sl.
n. 2. a petty swindler ...1965 Amer. criminal sl.
• JOTS n. bread ...1935 Amer. sl.
• JOTTLE vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• JOUNCE vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• JOVENCEL † n. a young man, a youth ...c1489
• JOVY † adj. jovial, merry, gay ...1426
• JOXY n. 1. the anus ...20C Brit. sl.
n. 2. the female genitals ...20C Brit. sl.
• JOYANT * adj. feeling or showing joy, joyous ...1834
• JOYHOP vb. to take a flight for pleasure ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JOY-HOUSE n. a brothel ...1940 sl.
• JOY-JUICE n. alcohol ...1960 US sl.
• JOY-POPPER n. an occasional taker of illegal drugs ...1936 sl., orig. US
• JUBBERTY n. a difficulty; a vexatious occurrence; a misfortune ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JUBEROUS adj. 1. dubious, doubtful ...1871 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. timid, timorous ...1871 Amer. dial.
• JUBERSOME adj. dubious, doubtful ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JUBILOSE †* adj. jubilant, rejoicing ...c1450
• JUDI a stench ...1998 UK rhyming sl. (Judi Dench)
• JUDI DENCH a stench ...1998 UK rhyming sl.
• JUDY n. a woman; a wife; a girlfriend ...1885 sl.
• JUG n. 1. a jail or prison ...1816 US sl.
n. 2. a bank ...1848 US sl.
n. 3. prison ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 4. a chamber pot ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 5. a carburettor ...1942 US sl.
n. 6. a glass of beer ...1960 Aust. sl.
n. 7. a cylinder in an aeroplane engine ...1963 US sl.
n. 8. a glass ampoule holding liquid drugs ...1971 US sl.
n. 9. a small container of amphetamine or methamphetamine in liquid form ...1980 US sl.
n. 10. a large table jug for beer ...1990 Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to arrest or imprison ...1841 US sl.
vb. 2. to have sex with ...1965 US sl.
vb. 3. to stab ...1970 US sl.
vb. 4. to attack someone with a jug of boiling water, esp. sugared water ...1996 UK sl.
• JUG AND PAIL n. a prison or jail ...1992 UK rhyming sl.
• JUGE vb. 1. to have sex ...1967 US sl.
vb. 2. to stab ...2000 US sl.
• JUGGED adj. 1. drunk ...1923 US sl.
adj. 2. imprisoned ...1996 UK sl.
• JUGGING n. in prison: an attack with a jug of boiling sugared water ...2000 UK sl.
• JUGGINS n. a dolt; a fool; a soft-head; gullible person; a dupe ...1682
• JUGGLE vb. 1. to sell drugs ...1963 US sl.
vb. 2. to engage in criminal business activities ...1994 UK sl.
• JUGGLER n. 1. a member of a train crew or loads and unloads freight at stops on a run ...1946 US sl.
n. 2. a retail-level drug dealer ...1969 US sl.
• JUG-HANDLE adj. one-sided ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JUGHANDLES n. prominent ears ...1969 UK sl.
• JUGHEAD n. a Black person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JUGHEADED adj. blockheaded; doltish, stupid ...1939 Amer. sl.
• JUG HEAVY n. a criminal who specializes in robbing bank vaults and safes ...1949 US sl.
• JUG IT!  int. save your prattle for someone who cares! ...1951 US sl.
• JUGLUGS n. prominent ears ...1969 UK sl.
• JUGS n. the female breasts ...1957 US sl.
• JUG-TOTER n. a steady drinker; a drunkard ...1966 Amer. dial.
• JUG UP vb. to eat ...1992 US sl.
• JUICE n. 1. a bribe ...1698 UK sl.
n. 2. alcohol ...1828 US sl.
n. 3. petrol, diesel ...1909 UK sl.
n. 4. nitroglycerin, used by thieves to blow open vaults or safes ...1924 US sl.
n. 5. interest paid to a loan shark ...1935 US sl.
n. 6. blood ...1938 US sl.
n. 7. in a deck of playing cards: a two ...1951 US sl.
n. 8. power, influence, sway ...1957 US sl.
n. 9. inside, confidential information ...1960s Amer. sl.
n. 10. a powered narcotic dissolved for injection ...1962 US sl.
n. 11. in drag racing and hot rodding: any special blend of racing fuel ...1962 US sl.
n. 12. in sports betting: the bookmaker's commission ...1975 US sl.
n. 13. surging surf with big waves ...1981 US sl.
n. 14. methadone, used to break an opiate addiction ...1981 US sl.
n. 15. sex ...1982 Bahamas
n. 16. anabolic steroids ...1992 US sl.
n. 17. crack cocaine mixed with marijuana ...1993 US sl.
n. 18. in pool: spin imparted to the cue ball to affect the course of the object ball or the course of the cue ball after it strikes the object ball ...1993 US sl.
n. 19. pleasure, satisfaction ...1999 UK sl.
n. 20. energy ...2004 UK sl.
vb. 1. to drink, esp. to the point of intoxication ...1893 US sl.
vb. 2. to bribe, to pay for influence ...1953 US sl.
vb. 3. to energize ...1977 US sl.
vb. 4. to obtain something through the influence of another ...1980 US sl.
vb. 5. to have sex ...1982 Bahamas sl.
vb. 6. to bleed ...1992 US professional wrestling usage
• JUICE BAR n. a place where recovering heroin addicts are administered methadone ...1989 US sl.
• JUICE BOX n. the vagina ...2002 Can. sl.
• JUICE BRAKES n. in hot rodding and drag racing: hydraulic brakes ...1968 US sl.
• JUICED adj. drunk ...1946 sl.
• JUICED UP adj. drunk ...1946 sl.
• JUICEHEAD n. a heavy drinker ...1955 Amer. dial.
• JUICER n. 1. an electrician ...1928 sl.
n. 2. an alcoholic ...1967 US sl.
• JUICE THE G-SPOT vb. to engage in oral sex on a woman ...2001 US sl.
• JUICE UP vb. to instil with vigour, to liven up ...1964 sl.
• JUICY adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JU-JU n. a marijuana cigarette ...1940 sl.
• JUKE n. 1. a brothel ...1935 sl., orig. US
n. 2. an establishment providing food and drink and music for dancing ...1935 sl., orig. US
• JUKE-HOUSE n. 1. a brothel ...1935 sl., orig. US
n. 2. an establishment providing food and drink and music for dancing ...1935 sl., orig. US
• JUKE-JOINT n. 1. a brothel ...1935 sl., orig. US
n. 2. an establishment providing food and drink and music for dancing ...1935 sl., orig. US
• JULLY vb. to make jealous ...1862 Eng. dial.
• JUMBLE n. a White person ...1957 Black sl.
vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• JUMBLE-GUT-LANE n. any very bad or rough road ...B1900 sl.
• JUMBLE UP vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• JUMBLONEY n. an inept, stupid or inexperienced person; a guy or fellow ...1984 Amer. dial.
• JUMBO n. 1. a nickname for a fat person ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. Texas ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JUMBO STATE n. Texas ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JUMBUCK n. a sheep ...1824 Aust. sl., orig. Aust. pidgin
• JUMM vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• JUMMIX n. a jumble, mix; disorder ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JUMP n. 1. a window ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
n. 2. an act of sexual intercourse ...1934 sl.
n. 3. a hasty or unceremonious departure...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to cheat, to steal ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
vb. 2. to copulate ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
vb. 3. to admonish ...Amer. World War I sl.
vb. 4. to be full of liveliness and excitement ...c1938 sl., orig. US
• JUMP DOWN SOMEONE'S THROAT vb. to reprimand ...1879 sl.
• JUMP AT vb. to guess ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JUMPED-UP adj. self-important, conceited ...1835 Brit. sl.
• JUMPER n. 1. tenpence ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 2. a ticket-inspector on a bus, tram, etc. ...1909 Brit. sl.
• JUMPING BLUE BLAZES! int. an expletive ...1939 Amer. dial.
• JUMPING JEEHU! int. an exclamation ...1859 Amer. dial.
• JUMPING JEEPERS! int. a mild oath ...1950 Amer. dial.
• JUMPING JEHOSAPHAT! int. an exclamation or mild oath ...1950 Amer. dial.
• JUMPING JEHOSHAPHAT! int. an exclamation or mild oath ...1950 Amer. dial.
• JUMPING-OFF PLACE n. a small town ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JUMPIN' JEWSHARPS! int. an exclamation, usually of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JUMP IN QUILL † vb. to act simultaneously or in harmony ...1687
• JUMP IN WITH YOUR HAT IN YOUR HAND vb. to enter a deal too quickly ...1960s Amer. sl.
• JUMP OFF vb. to begin, to commence ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JUMP ON vb. to humiliate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON vb. to join or give support to a party or movement that seems to be assured of success
• JUMP SALTY vb. to be or get angry ...1938 US sl.
• JUMP THE BUCK vb. to shift or avoid responsibility or commitment ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JUMP THE BUCKEYE LOG vb. to die ...1952 Amer. dial.
• JUMP THROUGH ONE'S ASS vb. to go wild with fear or confusion; to panic ...1969 Amer. sl.
• JUMP THROUGH ONE'S ASSHOLE vb. to throw a tantrum ...1972 Amer. sl.
• JUMP UP MY ASS phr. used as a derisive retort ...1973 Amer. sl.
• JUMP UPON vb. to humiliate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JUMP UP SOMEONE'S ASS vb. to attack someone ...1977 Amer. sl.
• JUMPY adj. agitated, restless ...1879 sl.
• JUNDIE n. 1. a blow; a push with the elbow ...1737 Sc.
n. 2. anything that is larger than is strictly necessary ...B1900 Sc.
vb. 1. to jostle with the elbow; to struggle, to contend and push in a crowd ...1785 Sc.
vb. 2. to move or rock from side to side ...B1900 Sc.
• JUNGLE n. a camp for vagrants ...1914 sl., orig. US
• JUNGLE BUNNY n. (derogatory or offensive) a person of colour ...1966 sl.
• JUNGLE JUICE n. 1. any form of strong, home-distilled liquor, often made of jungle-grown fruits and plants, herbs, etc. by soldiers with no 'regular' drinks ...1942 sl., orig. Aust.
n. 2. tea ...1950s sl., chiefly UK juvenile usage
n. 3. men's aftershave that supposedly enhances virility and sexual appeal ...1970s US sl.
n. 4. semen or vaginal secretions ...1990s US campus sl.
• JUNGLE JULIETS n. the women's reserve of the Marine Corps ...World War II Amer. sl.
• JUNGLE MEAT n. a Black man or his penis ...1960s homosexual usage
• JUNGLE MOUTH n. bad breath ...1970s US campus sl.
• JUNGLES n. open country; woods ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JUNGLE SEX n. an intense, rough and speedy bout of sexual intercourse ...1990s sl.
• JUNK n. a narcotic drug; often specifically heroin ...1925 sl., orig. US
• JUNKER n. 1. a drug addict ...1922 US sl.
n. 2. a supplier of drugs ...1930 US sl.
• JUNK FARM n. a federal rehabilitation institution ...20C US sl.
• JUNKET n. a trip, ostensibly taken for business or other serious purposes and paid for by an employer, government, etc., which is characterized by the self-indulgent pursuit of pleasure ...1886 sl., orig. US
• JUNKETACEOUS adj. fond of gaiety or junketing ...1760 nonce word
• JUNKIE n. a drug addict ...1923 sl., orig. US
• JUNKO n. a drug addict ...1970s US sl.
• JUNK TANK n. a cell reserved for drug abusers and alcoholics ...1960s US police sl.
• JUNKY adj. 1. insignificant; trivial; worthless ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. nonsensical, absurd ...1960s US sl.
• JUNKYARD DOG n. a politician who is adept at investigating corruption ...1980s US sl.
• JUNTA n. a playboy, a womanizer ...1970s sl.
• JUNTISH adj. surly ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JUNTOUS adj. apt to take offense; ill-tempered, sullen, captious, surly, morose ...1875 Eng. dial.
n. a fit of sulks, a sulky state ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JUPITER! int. an exclamation ...17C
• JUPITER PLUVIUS n. rain ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JURK n. a seal, a license ...19C sl.
• JURY LEG n. a wooden leg ...M18 sl.
• JUST adv. absolutely, definitely, very ...L19 sl.
• JUST AS CHEAP phr. just as well ...1950s W. Indies Rasta
• JUST FELL OFF THE CABBAGE TRUCK adj. utterly naive or unsophisticated ...1986 Amer. sl.
• JUST FOR LAUGHS phr. as a joke; for the fun of it ...c1950 colloq.
• JUST GOOD adj. mediocre ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JUST IN ONE'S REASON adj. greatly excited; almost out of one's senses ...1901 Sc.
• JUST MEET adv. exactly, quite ...1703 Eng. dial.
• JUST NEEN adv. almost, nearly ...1865 Eng. dial.
• JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS n. love ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JUST THE JOB n. something which is wanted or needed ...1943 sl.
• JUST THEN adv. immediately; shortly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JUST THE TATY phr. just the thing, exact, fit, suitable ...1843 Eng. dial.
• JUST TOO KILLING adj. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• JUST YOUR HARVEST phr. just what suits you, just what you like ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JUTTLE vb. 1. to drink habitually, to tipple ...1813 Sc.
vb. 2. to shake liquids; to spill over by shaking ...1824 Sc.
• JUVATE †* vb. to help, to aid ...1708
• JUVEY n. 1. a juvenile delinquent ...1941 US sl.
n. 2. an older child ...1941 US sl.
n. 3. a detention centre for juvenile delinquents ...1967 sl.
• JUVIE n. 1. a juvenile delinquent ...1941 US sl.
n. 2. an older child ...1941 US sl.
n. 3. a detention centre for juvenile delinquents ...1967 sl.
• JUZZLED adj. rotted away ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JYBE n. a written paper, esp. a counterfeit pass or license, carried by many of the mendicant villains ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
• JYP n. pain, actual or figurative ...1910 UK sl.
• JYRENE n. a member of the US Marine Corps; a marine ...1894 Amer. sl., orig. Navy usage