janky (3)
(derivation) unkempt or askew =My hair looks janky today. Etymology : jank + y (derivational ending) =roommate, November 2010
Janky (3)
(novel creation) Something shoddily made or not sturdy by construction =Can be referred to many different things. For example if you had to create from scratch a table and it looked More…
Janky (9)
Cheap, crappy quality. Often used to describe the state of possessions. =Janky arose from the blending of junky and skanky, both words pertaining to the inferior quality of an item/person. More…
Janky(1)
(adjective) Alternate form: Jank. Term used to describe a person or situation that is extremely questionable. Subject may or may not be harmless, but usually something that one would want to More…
Janx
(phonetic change) Another word for stuff. It refers to a general quantity of things, and gives off the idea that the things it refers to are unimportant. It can also be used as slang for More…
Jap
A rich, Jewish-American girl who is spoiled by her parents. She is characterized by lavish spending, ‘brat-like’ behavior, and refusal to accept the word ‘no.’ More…
Jap
Jewish American Princess The first thing of note is that Jap has a homonym, which is a slur for Japanese people. That usage is not new and is a clipping. Jap, in this context, is an acronym More…
jap
a rich, spoiled, and bitchy Jewish girl =only used and understood in northeastern united states where these girls are pervasive Etymology : acronym for “Jewish American Princess” =“I More…
JAPANIMATED
Taken by the culture of Japan. The writer was looking for a catchy way to get his point across in an article title. This word is short, but very catchy. It is also a humorous play on More…
JAPANIMATION
A type of cartoon or animation originating in Japan carrying robotic and futuristic themes. Also refers to the style of animation. The characters have a distinctive type of appearance, More…
japanized
The process of being influenced by Japanese culture and taking on a recognizable Japanese aspect. Used by Asian Studies professor to describe Chinese roman script. =Asian Studies More…
jargonaut
Someone who uses an excessive amount of jargon in everyday conversation. =It is derived from the word jargon, and is typically used in a derogatory manner when describing a person. The More…
jashing
to be jumpy or anxious while intoxicated =The speaker was addressing his friend while blending the words trashed and jumpy together, in order to fully assess the friend’s state. He also More…
jawn
Any person, place, or thing; a word used to describe anything and everything; an item or object of some sort. =Eddie’s new jawn has a top speed of 160 mph. Etymology : derived More…
jazboed
Excited or pleased. Interpretation of intended meaning Synonymous with "jazzed" (excited) Presumed reason for coinage "Jazzed" may have been considered too cliché or too adolescent in More…
Jazzerina
A trained ballet dancer who performs a jazz dance =An extensively trained ballet dancer who attempts to perform a jazz dance well; unfortunately the style inevitably resembles that of More…
Jealz
To be overzealous about something. To want something that another has. A way of expressing one's jealousy, usually benign. =Here “jealous!” is clipped to “jealz.” The vowels at the More…
jearb
Slang for JOB Intended Meaning: job Analysis: slang for job Possible Reason Used: Director likes to be unusual and use different, non-standard words. =Great jearb on the trip Etymology : More…