English Words Starting With J

• junggrammatiker

  nounVery low
  /ˈjʊŋɡraˌmatɪkə/A member of a late-19th century German school of historical linguistics.
• jungian

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˈjʊŋ.i.ən/Relating to or derived from the psychological theories of Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961), especially his concepts of the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the process of individuation.
• jungle

  nounB2
  /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/A dense, tangled tropical forest with abundant rainfall and high biodiversity.
• jungle books, the

  nounB2
  /ðə ˈdʒʌŋɡl̩ bʊks/The collective title for two volumes of stories by Rudyard Kipling, published in 1894 and 1895, featuring the adventures of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, and other animal fables.
• jungle bunny

  nounExtremely Rare / Taboo
  /ˈdʒʌŋɡ(ə)l ˌbʌni/A highly offensive and derogatory racial slur primarily used against Black people.
• jungle cock

  nounC2
  /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl ˌkɒk/A bird species, specifically the male junglefowl (Gallus gallus or related species), native to South and Southeast Asian forests.
• jungle fever

  nounLow
  /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl ˈfiː.vər/A strong, often obsessive attraction or desire for something (originally: a tropical disease).
• jungle fowl

  nounC2
  /ˈdʒʌŋɡ(ə)l ˌfaʊl/A wild bird, native to tropical Asia, that is the primary ancestor of the domestic chicken.
• jungle gym

  nounMedium
  /ˈdʒʌŋɡl ˌdʒɪm/A climbing frame for children, typically made of metal or wood bars, found in playgrounds.
• jungle juice

  nounLow-medium (common in specific contexts like informal/collegiate settings, otherwise low).
  /ˈdʒʌŋɡl ˌdʒuːs/An improvised, often potent alcoholic punch made by mixing various cheap liquors, spirits, and juices.
• jungle rot

  nounLow
  /ˈdʒʌŋɡ(ə)l ˌrɒt/A severe, necrotizing skin infection, often fungal or bacterial, typically affecting feet and legs in hot, humid environments.
• jungle, the

  nounB1
  /ˈdʒʌŋɡl/A dense tropical forest characterized by thick vegetation, abundant wildlife, and high rainfall.
• junior

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈdʒuːniə(r)/A younger person, or one of lower rank or standing.
• junior bantamweight

  nounC2
  /ˌdʒuː.ni.ə ˈbæn.təm.weɪt/A weight division in professional boxing for fighters between super flyweight and bantamweight.
• junior college

  nounC1
  /ˌdʒuː.ni.ə ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ/An educational institution offering two-year courses of study beyond secondary school, typically leading to an associate degree or preparing students for transfer to a four-year university.
• junior common room

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒuːniə ˈkɒmən ruːm/A common room for undergraduate students at a university or college, typically used for socializing and relaxation.
• junior counsel

  nounC2
  /ˌdʒuː.ni.ə ˈkaʊn.səl/A qualified barrister or advocate who is not a Queen's/King's Counsel (QC/KC) and typically has less experience; often contrasted with senior counsel.
• junior featherweight

  nounLow
  /ˌdʒuː.ni.ə ˈfeð.ə.weɪt/A weight class in combat sports, specifically boxing, for competitors weighing up to 122 pounds (55.34 kilograms).
• junior flyweight

  nounC1-C2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˌdʒuːniə ˈflaɪweɪt/A weight class in amateur boxing and some combat sports, typically for competitors lighter than standard flyweight, often applied to youth or young competitors.
• junior heavyweight

  nounLow frequency in everyday speech; common in sports journalism and fandom.
  /ˌdʒuː.ni.ə ˈhev.i.weɪt/A weight class in combat sports, typically boxing and professional wrestling, for competitors who are heavier than middleweights but lighter than full heavyweights.

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