If you’re curious about words that start with “ja,” this article provides a comprehensive list to enhance your vocabulary.
- Jade- a green gemstone.
- Jaguar- a large, spotted cat.
- Jangle- a clattering or ringing sound.
- Javelin- a light spear for throwing.
- Jaywalk- cross a street recklessly.
- Jamb- the side post of a doorframe.
- Jargon- specialized language or lingo.
- Jabber- talk rapidly and excitedly.
- Jaundice- yellowing of the skin.
- Jarring- shocking or clashing.
- Jaunt- a short trip or excursion.
- Jaws- the bones in the mouth that hold teeth.
- Jazz- a type of music with swing and improvisation.
- Jaeger- a type of seabird.
- Jakob- a male given name.
- Jam- a sweet, spreadable fruit preserve.
- Jammed- squeezed or packed tightly.
- Jamboree- a large festive gathering.
- Jab- a quick, sharp hit.
- Jack- a device for lifting heavy objects.
- Jacket- a short coat.
- Jackpot- a large cash prize, especially in gambling.
- Jaded- worn out or exhausted.
- Jargonize- use jargon.
- Jammed- filled to capacity.
- Jambalaya- a Cajun rice dish.
- Jail- a place of confinement.
- Jank- poor quality.
- Jargonistic- characterized by jargon.
- Jactation- restless tossing in bed.
- Jadedly- in a tired or bored manner.
- Jamoke- a foolish person.
- Jangle- harsh sound.
- Jamboree- a large party.
- Jawbreaker- a hard candy.
- Jauntily- in a lively manner.
- Jaggery- unrefined sugar.
- Jambes- parts of a suit of armor for the legs.
- Jargon- professional language.
- Jaundiced- affected by jaundice.
- Jay- a type of bird.
- Jawed- having jaws.
- Jape- to joke or quip.
- Jabroni- a foolish person.
- Janty- slang for dapper or neat.
- Jacal- a small, thatch-roofed house.
- Jacana- a wading bird.
- Jacobite- a supporter of James II.
- Jacquard- a fabric with an intricate, woven pattern.
- Jabot- a type of neckwear.
- Jacques- a male given name.
- Jaculate- to throw or hurl.
- Jacobin- a radical revolutionary.
- Jacinth- an orange-red gem.
- Jazzmen- jazz musicians.
- Judaize- to adopt Jewish customs.
- Jacamar- a tropical bird.
- Jackanapes- a mischievous child.
- Jabiru- a large stork.
- Jackknife- a large, folding knife.
- Jackaroo- a young ranch worker.
- Jalousie- a type of window with adjustable slats.
- Jactitation- tossing of the body.
- James- a common name.
- Jamestown- a historic settlement.
- Janet- a female given name.
- January- the first month of the year.
- Janitor- a building caretaker.
- Janus- faced – hypocritical or two-faced.
- Jacksonville- a city in Florida.
- Jasmine- a fragrant flower.
- Jackfruit- a large tropical fruit.
- Jambeau- leg armor.
- Jamestown- a city or settlement.
- Jadestone- a type of gem.
- Jackdaw- a black and gray bird.
- Javelina- a wild pig-like animal.
- Jamboree- a large gathering.
- Japery- mockery or jesting.
- Jawline- the contour of the lower jaw.
- Jailhouse- a prison.
- Jaeger- a hunter.
- Japanese- related to Japan.
- Janty- lively or stylish.
- Jackrabbit- a fast-running hare.
- Jagged- with sharp points.
- Janis- a female given name.
- Jargonized- filled with jargon.
- Jauntily- cheerfully or briskly.
- Jasper- an opaque, speckled stone.
- Jacquard- woven fabric.
- Jazzman- a jazz musician.
- Jacaranda- a tropical tree with purple flowers.
- Jacketed- having a jacket.
- Janky- of poor quality.
- Jaybird- a type of songbird.
- Jagrup- a variant of the given name.
- Jakes- a slang term for an outhouse.
- Javelined- attacked with a javelin.
- Jaboticaba- a fruit-bearing tree.