English words starting with J

fond of or characterized by joking; humorous in a playful or teasing way.

speaking or acting in a way that is meant to be funny and not serious.

in a way that is not serious, but is intended to be funny or playful

the quality or state of being jolly; cheerful and lively celebration or enjoyment.

happy and cheerful

to cause something or someone to move suddenly and violently

causing a sudden rough movement or shock

a medieval itinerant entertainer who recited or sang stories, often with musical accompaniment.

a type of narcissus with small, fragrant, yellow or white flowers that bloom in early spring.

Of or relating to the country of Jordan, its people, or their culture.

Relating to or involving both Jordan and Palestine, or their peoples and cultures.

To say or do something in a playful or teasing way; to joke.

to push or knock against someone in a crowd, especially in a rough way.

the action of pushing or bumping against someone in a crowd, typically in a rough and aggressive way.

To write something quickly or briefly.

to move or cause to move with a jolting, bouncing motion.

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or professional activity

The activity of keeping a written record of your thoughts, feelings, or experiences on a regular basis.

The work of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles in newspapers and magazines or broadcasting them on television and radio.

A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or prepares news to be broadcast.

relating to the work of collecting, writing, and publishing news in newspapers and magazines or broadcasting it on television and radio

In a manner relating to journalism or journalists; according to the principles and practices of journalism.

an act of travelling from one place to another, especially over a long distance

travelling from one place to another, especially over a long distance

a worker who has completed an apprenticeship and is fully trained, especially in a skilled trade, but is not yet a master.

(of a medieval knight) to fight on horseback with a lance against another knight.

The action or sport of fighting on horseback with lances, especially as part of a medieval tournament.

cheerful and friendly

the quality or state of being cheerful and friendly.

in a cheerful and friendly manner

relating to the planet jupiter or the roman god jupiter (jove)

the lower part of a person's or animal's cheek, especially when it is fleshy or drooping.

having heavy or sagging flesh on the lower cheeks and jaw.

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

Relating to or characteristic of the writings of James Joyce, especially in being complex, experimental, and allusive.

Feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness.

in a way that shows great happiness and pleasure

The state or quality of being full of joy; great happiness.

Without happiness or pleasure; causing no joy.

feeling, showing, or causing great happiness and delight.

in a way that shows great happiness and pleasure

A ride taken for pleasure in a vehicle, especially in a fast or dangerous way without the owner's permission.

The crime of stealing a car and driving it in a fast and dangerous way for enjoyment.

a lever that can be moved in several directions to control the movement of an image on a computer or television screen, especially in computer games

feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

in a way that shows great happiness, triumph, or joy

a feeling of great happiness and triumph.

a special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating twenty-five or fifty years of a reign or activity.

Relating to or common to both Judaism and Christianity, or to the shared cultural and ethical tradition derived from them.

Relating to Judaism or the ancient Jews.

The monotheistic religion of the Jewish people, based on the Torah as its foundational text.

Relating to the ancient region of Judea or its people, culture, or history.

Relating to or derived from both Jewish and Christian traditions, beliefs, or values.

To form an opinion or conclusion about something or someone after careful consideration.

(of a law, rule, or principle) created or established by judicial decisions rather than by a legislative body.

formed an opinion or conclusion about something or someone after careful consideration.

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

the office, position, or term of a judge.

The present participle or gerund of the verb 'judge', meaning to form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something.

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

Tending to form opinions too quickly, especially critical or moralistic ones about other people.

The tendency to form and express severe or overly critical judgments about others.

Relating to the administration of justice, courts of law, or judges.

In a way that relates to judges, courts of law, or the process of judging.

The judicial authorities of a country; judges collectively.

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

In a way that shows good judgment and careful thought.

The quality of having or showing good judgment and sense.

a modern sport developed from jujitsu that involves using holds and leverage to throw or pin an opponent.

A container, typically made of earthenware or plastic, with a handle and a shaped lip for holding and pouring liquids.

a huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution that is unstoppable and crushes anything in its path.

To keep several objects in the air at the same time by catching and throwing them quickly.

a person who juggles objects, especially as a performance.

The act of keeping several objects in the air at the same time by throwing and catching them quickly.

relating to the throat or neck.

The liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables.

(informal) Full of energy and enthusiasm; excited or hyped up.

(informal) made more exciting, intense, or powerful, especially by artificial means.

An electrical appliance for extracting juice from fruits and vegetables.

the quality of containing a lot of juice and being pleasant to eat or drink

full of juice; containing a lot of juice.

A Japanese martial art and method of unarmed combat that uses an opponent's own weight and force against them, employing holds, throws, and joint locks.

a charm or fetish used in some west african religions, believed to have magical power.

To make a sudden, quick movement in order to deceive an opponent, especially in sports.

a large machine that plays music when money is put into it. it holds many records, cds, or digital files which customers can choose from.

a sweet drink, especially one made with bourbon, sugar, and mint.

a portion of food cut into short, thin strips

The seventh month of the year, following June

To mix things together in a confused or untidy way.

mixed together in a confused or untidy way

extremely large; enormous

to push yourself suddenly off the ground and into the air using your legs

the point at which something begins or a new phase starts; a starting point.

A length of rope, often with handles at each end, that is swung over the head and under the feet as one jumps over it.

to start a vehicle by connecting its battery to another source of power, such as the battery of another vehicle

A person or animal that jumps.

moving off the ground or a surface by pushing upwards with the legs

a point of departure, especially the starting point for a journey or venture.

to start a vehicle by connecting its battery to another source of electrical power, or to start an engine by pushing the vehicle.

a one-piece garment consisting of a top and trousers.

nervous and anxious, making sudden movements

a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet

A particular point in time or stage in a series of events.

The sixth month of the year, following May and preceding July.

Relating to or characteristic of the psychological theories of Carl Gustav Jung.

A thick, tropical forest with many large plants growing very close together.

Resembling or characteristic of a jungle; densely overgrown with vegetation.

of lower standing or position; younger, especially used after a name to distinguish a son from his father

An educational institution in the US that offers two-year programs of study beyond high school, typically granting associate degrees or preparing students to transfer to a four-year university.

Relating to the school years between elementary and high school, typically covering grades 7-9.

A school for students in the grades between elementary school and high school, typically including grades 7 through 9.

relating to or suitable for people with little experience or for the first stages of a course of study

an evergreen shrub or small tree with berry-like cones, often used for flavoring gin and in herbal medicine.

old or discarded objects that are considered useless or of little value.

A high-yield, high-risk bond, typically issued by a company seeking to raise money quickly in order to finance a takeover or because it has a poor credit rating.

food that is not healthy, for example because it contains a lot of fat, sugar, or artificial substances.

having been discarded or thrown away as worthless

A young German nobleman, especially a member of the Prussian aristocracy.

a trip or journey, especially one made for pleasure and often at public expense.

a person who is addicted to drugs, especially heroin.