J/K
acronym for just kidding J/K in its spoken form is a crossover from internet lingo where the phrase is frequently typed in this abbreviated form. It is used in lieu of the entire phrase to More…
jabroni
slang word for one who displays characteristics of a fool. 'Jabroni' was coined as a catchy phrase by a professional wrestler to describe individuals in a derogatory fashion. Meant to More…
jack
to steal Originated from the word hijack. Probably formed as a quicker way to say hijack. The meaning is now broader than hijack because it means to steal in general, not just stealing a More…
jack
A prank. “Jack” is a slang term used at Rice University to describe a prank, usually acted within the University. The term “jack” is based on a clipping of the verb More…
jack
a prank or joke performed on an opposing person or group, usually in secret. This word is a clipping of the word hijack. However, the clipping has undergone a change in meaning through More…
jack
To pull a prank, a prank itself Originally a piece of criminal jargon, as in to jack someone’s car—meaning to steal or vandalize it—the term underwent a regional semantic More…
jack
the action of stealing something More colorful way to say “steal.” It doesn’t seem to relate to any of the other meanings of jack =I put twenty locks on my laptop so More…
jack
a prank played on a college, which marks the presence of another college. “jack” has an established meaning “A small flag flown at the bow of a ship, usually to indicate More…
jack
A prioritized lottery system used to allocate scarce resources, such as on-campus rooms or parking spaces. The lottery is conducted so that people of equal priority draw cards and the More…
Jacked
Definition: (1) verb: stolen or taken, (2) adjective: describe a great muscular physique Jacked Origin: I’ve heard this term as early as September of 2001 within the halls of my high More…
jackie
A hooded zip-down sweatshirt suitable for cool fall weather. apparent meaning:lightweight hooded zip-up sweatshirt =Can I borrow a jackie to walk to the gym Etymology : New derivation More…
Jagerbomb
A cocktail that contains Jagermesister and Red Bull energy drink. It is a drink made from a glass of Red Bull, with a shot of Jagermeister dropped into it. The Jager part of the word is More…
Jagon
a term used to playfully describe someone as a jerk, idiot, or as a lame, not very fun person This is a word that is used by myself and a few friends, but its original usage, which comes More…
jam
to do something fun, especially after a busy week. This is a generalization of the concept of getting together to improvise music in a relaxed, laid back manner. The musical connotation is More…
jammer
A jamming device used to block radio frequencies and other electromagnetic energy. This word is a shortening of the phrase radar jammer. The word jammer is a neologism formed by making jam, More…
jangin'
the act of being with friends. The juniors got into the practice that year of shortening any word and combining it with words with which it was commonly associated. Thus they were More…
jangle
to shimmer and shine, catch attention reason used: she was in a weird mood, and very excited about her new bracelet =Look how my wrist jangles. Etymology : blend jingle + dangle =self
Jank
Take, yank Instead of saying I am going to take that from you or yank that from you they made a new word jank. Also jank sounds likes jack. To jack (neologism) means to steal. =I am going More…
jank
To steal or borrow another's possessions without permission. Jank has a similar meaning to the word steal, although jank does not carry as strong connotations as the steal. Unlike steal, More…
jank, janky
Apparent meaning: slipshod, poorly constructed, or of dubious soundness/appearance. Presumed to have arisen from the term ‘junk’, however, in transferring ‘junk’ More…