Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with
"His actions did not jibe with his words."
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
"I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here."
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
"The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway."
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
"The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo."
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
"The politician's speech was filled with jingoism."
a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies
"He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views."
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
"He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech."
a paid position of regular employment
"She got a new job at a software company."
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
"The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained."
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
"His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues."
cheerful and lighthearted
"They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration."
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
"She jogs every morning in the park."
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
"He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell."
To connect or link together; to become a member of a group.
"He decided to join the football club."
a place where two parts of something are joined; also a term for a business establishment or a cannabis cigarette
"The knee is a joint that connects the thigh and the leg."
something said or done to cause laughter; a humorous remark or story
"He told a funny joke at the party."
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
"He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game."
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
"The wedding was full of jollity and laughter."
Full of good humor and cheerfulness.
"The children were in a jolly mood at the party."
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
"The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward."
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
"She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers."
to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd
"The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage."
to write something quickly and briefly
"She jotted down his phone number on a napkin."
a small notebook for writing quick notes or reminders
"The student carried a jotter to write down important points during lectures."
a daily record of news, events, or personal thoughts
"She writes in her journal every night."
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
"Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress."
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
"He studied journalism to become a news reporter."
a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media
"The journalist covered the political event."
to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting
"The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day."
the act of traveling from one place to another
"Their journey across the desert was difficult."
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
"The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd."
cheerful and friendly in manner
"He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering."
A feeling of great happiness and delight.
"The children shouted with joy when they saw the gifts."
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
"She felt joyful when she heard the good news."
feeling or expressing great happiness and joy
"The team was jubilant after winning the championship."
a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph
"There was jubilation in the streets after the victory."
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
"The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony."
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
"At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize."
a person who makes decisions in a court of law; or to form an opinion about something
"The judge announced the final verdict."
the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court
"The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts."
the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions
"Her judgment in financial matters is highly respected."
the administration of justice or the system of courts
"The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied."
relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice
"The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation."
the system of courts and judges that interprets and applies the law
"The independence of the judiciary is vital for democracy."
Having or showing good judgment; wise and sensible.
"Her judicious decision saved the company from financial loss."
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
"Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated."
A large container used for holding and pouring liquids.
"She filled a jug with fresh water from the well."
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
"The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry."
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
"He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities."
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
"The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks."
