Jolt, n. Shaking, jolting.
Jolthead, n. Simpleton, fool. See Dunce.
Jolting, n. Jolt, shaking.
Jonathan, n. People of the United States, the United States (as a nation), Brother Jonathan, Uncle Sam.
Jorden, n. [Written also Jordan.] Urinal, chamber-pot.
Jostle, v. a. [Written also Justle.]
- 1. Collide, strike against, hit against.
- 2. Shake (by hitting), joggle.
Jot, n. Iota, tittle, whit, bit, grain, particle, atom, scrap, mite, ace, corpuscle, scintilla.
Jot down. Record, state, note, chronicle, register, set down, take down, note down, make a note of, make a memorandum of.
Jotting, n. Memorandum, note.
Journal, n.
- 1. Diary, daily register.
- 2. Newspaper, magazine, periodical.
Journalize, v. a. Record, register, note, chronicle, set down, jot down.
Journey, n. Travel (by land), tour, excursion, trip, expedition.
Journey, v. n.
- 1. Travel, ramble, roam, rove, take a tour, make a tour, take a trip, make an excursion.
- 2. Travel, go, proceed, fare.
Journeyman, n.
- 1. Day-laborer.
- 2. Hired mechanic.
Joust, n. Tilt.