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"Jilin":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"city in the province of Jilin, northeastern China population 1,470,000":[],
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"province of northeastern China bordering on North Korea and Russia in eastern Manchuria ; capital Changchun area 72,201 square miles (187,723 square kilometers), population 27,452,815":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8j\u0113-\u02c8lin"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-104150",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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]
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},
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"Jilong":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"city and port on the East China Sea in northern Taiwan population 391,950":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8j\u0113-\u02c8lu\u0307\u014b"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-050506",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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]
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},
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"Jingzhou":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"city on the Chang River in Hubei east central China population 904,000":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8jin-\u02c8j\u014d"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-111728",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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]
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},
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"Jinja":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"city and port on Lake Victoria in southeastern Uganda population 78,000":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8jin-j\u00e4"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-234441",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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]
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},
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"Jinnah":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"Mohammed Ali 1876\u20131948 Indian politician; 1st governor-general of dominion of Pakistan (1947\u201348)":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8ji-n\u0259",
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"\u02c8ji-(\u02cc)n\u00e4"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-113747",
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"type":[
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"biographical name"
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]
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},
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"Jinnah cap":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a hat shaped like a fez but made of real or imitation karakul and worn by Pakistani Muslims":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"after Mohammed Ali Jinnah \u20201948 Pakistani statesman":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8jin\u0259-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105507",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"Jivaran":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": jivaroan":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Jivaro + -an":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8h\u0113v\u0259r\u0259n"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-205524",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"Jivaro":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a group of peoples of northwestern Peru and southern Ecuador":[],
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": a member of any of such peoples":[],
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": the language of the Jivaro peoples constituting a language family":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Spanish j\u00edbaro , of American Indian origin":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8h\u0113v\u0259\u02ccr\u014d"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-202427",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"jibe":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to be in accord : agree":[
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"\u2014 usually used with with a story that doesn't jibe with the facts"
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],
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": to cause (a sail or vessel) to jibe":[
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"this maneuver was bound to force her to jibe her mainsail from one side to the other",
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"\u2014 Jack London"
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],
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": to change a vessel's course when sailing with the wind so that as the stern passes through the eye of the wind the boom swings to the opposite side":[],
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": to deride or tease with taunting words":[
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"boxers gibing each other before a fight"
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],
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": to shift suddenly and forcibly from one side to the other":[
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"\u2014 used of a fore-and-aft sail or its boom was the most amazed when he saw me work the boat to and again in the sea by the rudder, and how the sail jibed , and filled this way or that way as the course we sailed changed \u2014 Daniel Defoe the cutter had lost all four foremost men by the violent jibing of a boom \u2014 Herman Melville"
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],
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": to utter taunting words":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"That did not jibe with any theoretical models, all of which said the heliosphere should expand and contract in sync with the sun's 11-year cycle. \u2014 Tim Folger, Scientific American , 18 June 2022",
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"But these ambitious promises don\u2019t necessarily jibe with the fact that most homeless people do not want to live in group shelters, according to Rand Corp. research published last week. \u2014 Benjamin Oreskesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 8 May 2022",
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"However, that account does not jibe with the confession Peck reportedly made to the police at the time of his arrest. \u2014 Clifford Ward, chicagotribune.com , 27 Jan. 2022",
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"Sometimes games are Saturdays morning and Sunday afternoons, which jibe with his schedule. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 24 Jan. 2022",
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"But that desire for normalcy doesn\u2019t jibe with the unpredictability of a virus. \u2014 Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com , 7 Jan. 2022",
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"Facuss\u00e9 was excited by the possibility that the Administration\u2019s goals might jibe with those of his company, Dinant\u2014a consortium with interests in palm oil, snack foods, and detergent. \u2014 Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker , 8 Nov. 2021",
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"That Benjamin\u2014or any Jew, North or South\u2014would defend slavery simply does not jibe with my practice or understanding of Jewish tradition. \u2014 Diane Cole, WSJ , 24 Sep. 2021",
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"The celebration is universal, which does not always jibe with the petty meanness of the Shakespeare. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Aug. 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1693, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb",
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"1813, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"origin unknown":"Verb",
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"perhaps modification of Dutch gijben":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8j\u012bb"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105114",
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"jiff":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": jiffy":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"give me a jiff while I go to get my coat",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Wi-Fi allows for quick sharing between devices, so your amazing shots can be posted to social media platforms in a jiff . \u2014 Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure , 14 June 2022",
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"The Lifestraw personal water filter, which can give you access to clean drinking water in a jiff . \u2014 Christine Persaud, USA TODAY , 21 June 2021",
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"The Lifestraw personal water filter, which can give you access to clean drinking water in a jiff . \u2014 Christine Persaud, USA TODAY , 21 June 2021",
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"The Lifestraw personal water filter, which can give you access to clean drinking water in a jiff . \u2014 Christine Persaud, USA TODAY , 21 June 2021",
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"The Lifestraw personal water filter, which can give you access to clean drinking water in a jiff . \u2014 Christine Persaud, USA TODAY , 21 June 2021",
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"The Lifestraw personal water filter, which can give you access to clean drinking water in a jiff . \u2014 Christine Persaud, USA TODAY , 21 June 2021",
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"The Lifestraw personal water filter, which can give you access to clean drinking water in a jiff . \u2014 Christine Persaud, USA TODAY , 21 June 2021",
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"The Lifestraw personal water filter, which can give you access to clean drinking water in a jiff . \u2014 Christine Persaud, USA TODAY , 21 June 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1797, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8jif"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"beat",
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"eyeblink",
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"flash",
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"heartbeat",
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"instant",
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"jiffy",
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"minute",
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"moment",
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"nanosecond",
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"New York minute",
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"second",
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"shake",
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"split second",
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"trice",
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"twinkle",
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"twinkling",
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"wink"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-031704",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"jiffy":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a very short period of time : moment , instant sense 1":[
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"ready in a jiffy",
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"Their troubles were all over in a jiffy .",
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"\u2014 Roald Dahl",
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"A small restaurant offering good Vietnamese food in a jiffy .",
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"\u2014 New Times (Phoenix, Arizona)"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"I'll be there in a jiffy .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"In one recent week, a New Yorker got a free Covid-19 test in a jiffy , with results the next day, while a Coloradan had to shell out $50 for a test two cities from her hometown after a frantic round of pharmacy-hopping. \u2014 Rae Ellen Bichell, Quartz , 14 Oct. 2021",
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"In one recent week, a New Yorker got a free Covid-19 test in a jiffy , with results the next day, while a Coloradan had to shell out $50 for a test two cities from her hometown after a frantic round of pharmacy-hopping. \u2014 Rae Ellen Bichell, Quartz , 14 Oct. 2021",
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"In one recent week, a New Yorker got a free Covid-19 test in a jiffy , with results the next day, while a Coloradan had to shell out $50 for a test two cities from her hometown after a frantic round of pharmacy-hopping. \u2014 Rae Ellen Bichell, Quartz , 14 Oct. 2021",
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"In one recent week, a New Yorker got a free Covid-19 test in a jiffy , with results the next day, while a Coloradan had to shell out $50 for a test two cities from her hometown after a frantic round of pharmacy-hopping. \u2014 Rae Ellen Bichell, Quartz , 14 Oct. 2021",
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"In one recent week, a New Yorker got a free Covid-19 test in a jiffy , with results the next day, while a Coloradan had to shell out $50 for a test two cities from her hometown after a frantic round of pharmacy-hopping. \u2014 Rae Ellen Bichell, Quartz , 14 Oct. 2021",
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"In one recent week, a New Yorker got a free Covid-19 test in a jiffy , with results the next day, while a Coloradan had to shell out $50 for a test two cities from her hometown after a frantic round of pharmacy-hopping. \u2014 Rae Ellen Bichell, Quartz , 14 Oct. 2021",
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"In one recent week, a New Yorker got a free Covid-19 test in a jiffy , with results the next day, while a Coloradan had to shell out $50 for a test two cities from her hometown after a frantic round of pharmacy-hopping. \u2014 Rae Ellen Bichell, Quartz , 14 Oct. 2021",
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"In one recent week, a New Yorker got a free Covid-19 test in a jiffy , with results the next day, while a Coloradan had to shell out $50 for a test two cities from her hometown after a frantic round of pharmacy-hopping. \u2014 Rae Ellen Bichell, Quartz , 14 Oct. 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1779, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"origin unknown":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8ji-f\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"beat",
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"eyeblink",
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"flash",
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"heartbeat",
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"instant",
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"jiff",
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"minute",
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"moment",
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"nanosecond",
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"New York minute",
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"second",
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"shake",
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"split second",
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"trice",
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"twinkle",
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"twinkling",
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"wink"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-102727",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"jig":{
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"antonyms":[
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"fiddle",
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"fidget",
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"jerk",
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"jiggle",
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"squiggle",
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"squirm",
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"thrash",
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"thresh",
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"toss",
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"twist",
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"twitch",
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"wiggle",
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"wriggle",
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"writhe"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a device in which crushed ore is concentrated or coal is cleaned by agitating in water":[],
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": a device used to maintain mechanically the correct positional relationship between a piece of work and the tool or between parts of work during assembly":[],
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": any of several fishing devices that are jerked up and down or drawn through the water":[],
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": any of several lively springy dances in triple rhythm":[],
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": in a short time : quickly":[],
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": music to which a jig may be danced":[],
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": to catch (a fish) with a jig":[],
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": to dance a jig":[],
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": to dance in the rapid lively manner of a jig":[],
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": to fish with a jig":[],
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": to give a rapid jerky motion to":[],
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": to machine by means of a jig-controlled tool operation":[],
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": to move with rapid jerky motions":[],
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": to separate (a mineral or ore from waste) with a jig":[],
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": trick , game":[
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"\u2014 used chiefly in the phrase the jig is up"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"We jigged to the fiddle music.",
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"the mother could tell that her little boy had to use the bathroom because he was jigging"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1604, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb",
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"circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"perhaps from Middle French giguer to frolic, from gigue fiddle, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German g\u012bga fiddle; akin to Old Norse geiga to turn aside":"Noun"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8jig"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"artifice",
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"device",
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"dodge",
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"fetch",
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"flimflam",
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"gambit",
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"gimmick",
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"juggle",
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"knack",
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"play",
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"ploy",
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"ruse",
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"scheme",
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"shenanigan",
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"sleight",
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"stratagem",
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"trick",
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"wile"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-191610",
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"jigger":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a measure used in mixing drinks that usually holds 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 milliliters)":[],
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": a mechanical device usually with a jerky reciprocating motion":[],
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": a mold or a machine incorporating a revolving mold on which ceramic items (such as plates) are formed":[],
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": any of several sails":[],
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": chigger sense 2":[],
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": chigoe sense 1":[],
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": gadget , doodad":[],
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": jig sense 3a":[],
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": one that jigs or operates a jig":[],
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": to alter or rearrange especially by manipulating":[
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"jigger an election district"
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],
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": to jerk up and down":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1675, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Noun",
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"1756, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Noun",
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"1867, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"frequentative of jig entry 2":"Verb",
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"perhaps from Wolof jiga insect":"Noun"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8ji-g\u0259r",
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"\u02c8jig-\u0259r"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"appliance",
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"contraption",
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"contrivance",
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"gadget",
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"gimmick",
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"gizmo",
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"gismo",
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"widget"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021008",
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"jigger saw":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": jigsaw":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1888, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"by alteration":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130551",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"jigger up":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": foul up":[
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"won't have the camp arrangements jiggered up any more than they are",
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"\u2014 C. S. Forester",
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"the machinery was all jiggered up"
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],
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": to throw into confusion":[
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"won't have the camp arrangements jiggered up any more than they are",
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"\u2014 C. S. Forester",
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"the machinery was all jiggered up"
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-010324",
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"type":[
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"transitive verb"
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]
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},
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"jiggery-pokery":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": underhanded manipulation or dealings : trickery":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1892, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"probably alteration of Scots joukery-pawkery , from jouk to dodge, cheat + pawk trick, wile":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8ji-g\u0259r-\u0113-\u02c8p\u014d-k\u0259r-\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"artifice",
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"chicane",
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"chicanery",
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"gamesmanship",
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"hanky-panky",
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"jugglery",
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"legerdemain",
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"skulduggery",
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"skullduggery",
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"subterfuge",
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"trickery",
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"wile"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-043722",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"jigget":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to move in a jigging or jerky way : jig":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"jig entry 2 + -et (as in fidget )":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8jig\u0259\u0307t"
|
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105353",
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"type":[
|
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"intransitive verb"
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]
|
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},
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"jiggety":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": jerky , unsteady":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
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"-g\u0259\u0307t\u0113"
|
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111430",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
|
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},
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"jiggle":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to cause to move with quick little jerks or oscillating motions":[],
|
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": to move from or as if from being jiggled":[]
|
|
},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Try to avoid jiggling the camera.",
|
|
"His belly jiggled like a bowlful of jelly.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Redesigned last year, the new Civic is a solid little citizen that won't jiggle like gelatin. \u2014 Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver , 21 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Fowler-Finn is also studying a bizarre behavior in which some postcoital males from one species will nibble on their mate\u2019s second leg and \u2026 jiggle it. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 3 Aug. 2021",
|
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"Because a person standing before them has to jiggle it, the animals start to recognize that mealtime and a looming human-shaped outline go together. \u2014 New York Times , 9 July 2021",
|
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"As the temperature of a superconductor rises, however, particles jiggle around randomly, breaking up the electrons\u2019 delicate dance. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 14 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"Realizing what was happening, John tried to jiggle the door open and escape into the house. \u2014 Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com , 12 Oct. 2020",
|
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"Youthful eyes jiggle regularly to take in new or unfamiliar stimuli. \u2014 Doug Johnson, National Geographic , 22 Sep. 2020",
|
|
"Return pan to oven and bake until the chocolate has puffed up a bit and does not jiggle , and the crumbly top is light golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. \u2014 Rick Nelson, Star Tribune , 19 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"The girl on the jiggling washing machine turns a page in her magazine and reaches into her purse for a cigarette. \u2014 Katherine Dunn, The New Yorker , 4 May 2020"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1836, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"frequentative of jig entry 2":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji-g\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"agitate",
|
|
"bucket",
|
|
"convulse",
|
|
"jerk",
|
|
"joggle",
|
|
"jolt",
|
|
"jounce",
|
|
"judder",
|
|
"quake",
|
|
"quiver",
|
|
"shake",
|
|
"shudder",
|
|
"vibrate",
|
|
"wobble",
|
|
"wabble"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185828",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jiggling":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to cause to move with quick little jerks or oscillating motions":[],
|
|
": to move from or as if from being jiggled":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Try to avoid jiggling the camera.",
|
|
"His belly jiggled like a bowlful of jelly.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Redesigned last year, the new Civic is a solid little citizen that won't jiggle like gelatin. \u2014 Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver , 21 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Fowler-Finn is also studying a bizarre behavior in which some postcoital males from one species will nibble on their mate\u2019s second leg and \u2026 jiggle it. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 3 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"Because a person standing before them has to jiggle it, the animals start to recognize that mealtime and a looming human-shaped outline go together. \u2014 New York Times , 9 July 2021",
|
|
"As the temperature of a superconductor rises, however, particles jiggle around randomly, breaking up the electrons\u2019 delicate dance. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 14 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"Realizing what was happening, John tried to jiggle the door open and escape into the house. \u2014 Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com , 12 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"Youthful eyes jiggle regularly to take in new or unfamiliar stimuli. \u2014 Doug Johnson, National Geographic , 22 Sep. 2020",
|
|
"Return pan to oven and bake until the chocolate has puffed up a bit and does not jiggle , and the crumbly top is light golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. \u2014 Rick Nelson, Star Tribune , 19 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"The girl on the jiggling washing machine turns a page in her magazine and reaches into her purse for a cigarette. \u2014 Katherine Dunn, The New Yorker , 4 May 2020"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1836, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"frequentative of jig entry 2":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji-g\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"agitate",
|
|
"bucket",
|
|
"convulse",
|
|
"jerk",
|
|
"joggle",
|
|
"jolt",
|
|
"jounce",
|
|
"judder",
|
|
"quake",
|
|
"quiver",
|
|
"shake",
|
|
"shudder",
|
|
"vibrate",
|
|
"wobble",
|
|
"wabble"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-104108",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jihad":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a crusade for a principle or belief":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Despite its mention of jihad , and its suggestion of a broader conspiracy, its most detailed section focusses on an employment dispute at a primary school, among four teaching assistants and a principal. \u2014 Sarah Larson, The New Yorker , 20 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Where the Kandahar faction began as an insular, rural force, primarily concerned with ruling its home turf, the Haqqanis were interested in global jihad . \u2014 Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker , 21 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Not only did the attacks fail to damage the United States and its allies in any fundamental way, the targets of their jihad seemed as strong as ever. \u2014 Kevin O\u2019kelly, The Christian Science Monitor , 25 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"For those of us who, eight years before 9/11, started battling against the jihad in our earnest but inadequate way, there is no avoiding a profound sense of failure. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 11 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"But if the United States were seeking a safe haven from which to run weapons and men run by a group ideologically-disposed to support a jihad to liberate their co-religionists, Afghanistan has equally-obvious appeal. \u2014 Noah Millman, The Week , 17 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"Some, however, said teachers often discussed jihad openly and encouraged students to join Afghanistan\u2019s insurgency. \u2014 New York Times , 25 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"Filling the void were Islamic schools known as madrassas that shaped the minds of future young Taliban fighters, their learning and their childhoods inevitably cut short by the lure of jihad , or holy war. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"But Osadzinski\u2019s attorneys painted him as desperately naive, peppering his online chats with emojis, using stencils and fabric to make his own ISIS flag, even printing out jihad posters at the campus library. \u2014 Jason Meisner, chicagotribune.com , 19 Oct. 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Arabic jih\u0101d":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"chiefly British -\u02c8had",
|
|
"ji-\u02c8h\u00e4d"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113537",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jihadi":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": jihadist":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1920, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"ji-\u02c8h\u00e4-d\u0113",
|
|
"chiefly British -\u02c8ha-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200207",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jihadist":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a Muslim who advocates or participates in a jihad":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Winning in Afghanistan meant ensuring that Afghanistan never again became a haven for jihadist terrorists. \u2014 H.r. Mcmaster, WSJ , 10 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"At the end of April, the emir of Djibo met with Burkina Faso\u2019s top jihadist , Jafar Dicko, to negotiate lifting the siege. \u2014 Sam Mednick, ajc , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"The group also ramped up its activity across the country, said Abdul Sayed, a security specialist and researcher who tracks ISIS-K and other jihadist groups. \u2014 New York Times , 1 May 2022",
|
|
"The Taliban have taken on their jihadist rival, the local branch of Islamic State, which is carrying out a brutal campaign of attacks inside Afghanistan. \u2014 Saeed Shah, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Three have happened in the last 18 months in west Africa alone mainly due to popular resentment against an inability to fight jihadist terrorism, with other coups in Sudan, and Chad. \u2014 Alexander Onukwue, Quartz , 2 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"More than twenty Birmingham schools were investigated; no jihadist plot was found. \u2014 Sarah Larson, The New Yorker , 20 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Unconfirmed reports circulated that American forces were hunting a leader of the Islamic State or another local jihadist group. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"As has often been noted, of the four planes hijacked on 9/11, all had five-man jihadist teams except Flight 93. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 12 Mar. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1967, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"chiefly British -\u02c8ha-",
|
|
"ji-\u02c8h\u00e4-dist"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203629",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jikungu":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a tropical African plant ( Telfairia pedata ) of the family Cucurbitaceae cultivated for its edible seeds which also yield an oil":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Shambala zikungu, nkungu , plural of lukungu":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"j\u0259\u0307\u02c8ku\u0307\u014b(\u02cc)g\u00fc"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-173419",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jill":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a female ferret":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8jil"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-073222",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jillet":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a vexatiously flirtatious girl : wench":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"jill entry 1 + -et":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8jil\u0259\u0307t"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-084021",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jillion":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": zillion":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"But America, with its jillion colleges and universities, dotting the land? \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 2 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"But now, there are a jillion , and satire has gone more mainstream. \u2014 Neal Justin, Star Tribune , 22 Sep. 2020",
|
|
"Mark Waid, a fan favorite writer of approximately umpty- jillion beloved comics, masterminded the revamp. \u2014 cleveland , 6 Feb. 2020",
|
|
"Startup pro football leagues in the past 47 years are 0-for-a- jillion . \u2014 Peter King, SI.com , 21 Mar. 2018",
|
|
"White won the Olympic snowboard halfpipe yesterday afternoon with a combination of divine talent and some old-school competitive grit, and afterward the kid from Carlsbad with a jillion product endorsements put in a plug of his own. \u2014 Mark Zeigler, sandiegouniontribune.com , 13 Feb. 2018",
|
|
"There are no title belts, no exotic nicknames and certainly no jillion -dollar purses to reward the work Lisa McClellan does. \u2014 Dan Mcgrath, chicagotribune.com , 24 Aug. 2017"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"circa 1942, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"j + -illion (as in million )":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji-l\u0113-\u0259n",
|
|
"\u02c8jil-y\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-192526",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jilt":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a person who casts off or rejects someone previously accepted as a lover : one who jilts (see jilt entry 1 ) a lover":[],
|
|
": to cast off or reject (someone, such as a lover) capriciously or unfeelingly":[
|
|
"a jilted lover"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"She was crushed when he jilted her.",
|
|
"still trying to get over being jilted by his longtime girlfriend",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Last October Microsoft was awarded a contract worth up to $10 billion for the system, jilting Amazon, the cloud-computing market leader. \u2014 Aaron Gregg, Washington Post , 23 Jan. 2020",
|
|
"The field has winnowed dramatically in the last few days, with billionaire Tom Steyer dropping out on Saturday, followed by Buttigieg, who jilted Dallas supporters awaiting his rally at a downtown park. \u2014 Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News , 2 Mar. 2020",
|
|
"Trevi\u00f1o said Lime\u2019s suggestion that high city fees had played into its decision to leave would concern him more if only San Antonio had been jilted . \u2014 Bruce Selcraig, ExpressNews.com , 9 Jan. 2020",
|
|
"He\u2019d just been jilted by head coach Willie Taggart, who leveraged Oregon and then left the Ducks for Florida State and a $30 million windfall. \u2014 John Canzano | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 7 Dec. 2019",
|
|
"All of this comes months after UConn jilted the American Athletic Conference (AAC) for the Big East. \u2014 Michael Hamad, courant.com , 27 Nov. 2019",
|
|
"After all, Oregonians felt used, misled and jilted by the way the coach conducted himself in his one season in Eugene. \u2014 John Canzano | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 3 Nov. 2019",
|
|
"Meanwhile, in Boston, millions of Celtics fans jilted by Kyrie are prepared to build Kemba a statue before he's even played a game. \u2014 Andrew Sharp, SI.com , 4 Sep. 2019",
|
|
"Not wanting a guy who jilted you to succeed I get, but some of the anger and nastiness is way over the top. \u2014 Tim Brown, oregonlive , 3 Nov. 2019",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"What felt like a jilt to the losers showed just how much of a hold Amazon exerted on a swath of American cities. \u2014 Shayndi Raice, WSJ , 14 Nov. 2018"
|
|
],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1673, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
|
|
"circa 1674, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"alteration of jillet flirtatious girl":"Noun and Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8jilt"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"blow off",
|
|
"break off (with)",
|
|
"ditch",
|
|
"dump",
|
|
"kiss off",
|
|
"leave"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-101430",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jim-dandy":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": something excellent of its kind":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1887, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"from the name Jim":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8jim-\u02c8dan-d\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
|
"beaut",
|
|
"beauty",
|
|
"bee's knees",
|
|
"cat's meow",
|
|
"corker",
|
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"crackerjack",
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"crackajack",
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"daisy",
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"dandy",
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"dilly",
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"doozy",
|
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"doozie",
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"doozer",
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"dream",
|
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"honey",
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"hot stuff",
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"humdinger",
|
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"hummer",
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"knockout",
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"lollapalooza",
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"lulu",
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"nifty",
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"peach",
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"pip",
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"pippin",
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"ripper",
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"ripsnorter",
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"snorter",
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"sockdolager",
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"sockdologer",
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"standout",
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"sweetheart"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174748",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"jimmies":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": tiny rod-shaped bits of usually chocolate-flavored candy often sprinkled on ice cream":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"To decorate the cookies, combine coarse and fine sanding sugars, with nonpareils, jimmies , dragees and candy pearls all in a single color palette, to give the cookies added depth and texture. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 Dec. 2020",
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"This set includes three bags of melts along with red, white and blue jimmies and silver stars. \u2014 Lesley Kennedy, CNN Underscored , 24 June 2020",
|
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"This bright 4-ounce bestseller includes candy mermaid tails, sugar pearls and beads, jimmies and nonpareils. \u2014 Lesley Kennedy, CNN Underscored , 15 June 2020",
|
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"The crispy pastry tube was overflowing with sweetened, whipped ricotta and dotted with chocolate jimmies . \u2014 Suzanne Loudermilk, baltimoresun.com , 22 Sep. 2017"
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1947, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"origin unknown":""
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8ji-m\u0113z"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135857",
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"type":[
|
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"plural noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"jimmy":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a short crowbar":[],
|
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": to force open with or as if with a jimmy":[
|
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"the burglar jimmied a window"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Noun",
|
|
"The burglar used a jimmy to open the window.",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"let's try to jimmy the door lock with my credit card",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"And the whole home office thing worked for a while, but now the kids have figured out how to jimmy open the lock, and their new favorite activity is Zoom bombing. \u2014 Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver , 24 May 2020",
|
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"These briny beauties taste of the sea in the best possible way; this is your chance to try them raw, stuffed, fried, frittered, in chowder, and on a stick dipped in chocolate and jimmies . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 10 Oct. 2019",
|
|
"Decorate cookie with a mix of green nonpareils and jimmies around the outer edge to mimic a wreath. \u2014 Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 3 Dec. 2019",
|
|
"The high-yield bond market has the jimmy legs, and oil prices are down on weaker demand. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 15 Nov. 2018",
|
|
"The high-yield bond market has the jimmy legs, and oil prices are down on weaker demand. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 15 Nov. 2018",
|
|
"The crispy pastry tube was overflowing with sweetened, whipped ricotta and dotted with chocolate jimmies . \u2014 Suzanne Loudermilk, baltimoresun.com , 22 Sep. 2017",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Their minds still flash back a month to the sound of the thud on the bathroom floor and to jimmying open the door with a butter knife. \u2014 Marisa Gerber, Los Angeles Times , 24 Apr. 2020",
|
|
"Hopkins Commercial, the strip mall\u2019s owner, secured them after the storm, but on Wednesday, police said they\u2019d been jimmied open by copper-wire thieves and looters. \u2014 Robert Wilonsky, Dallas News , 30 Jan. 2020",
|
|
"Part of that legend includes new seating that already had generated complaints \u2014 season ticket holders say they\u2019re being asked to jimmy themselves into narrower space. \u2014 Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com , 20 July 2019",
|
|
"Andre Stanton, 28, ripped off the door handle to the cruiser despite being handcuffed with his hands behind his back and jimmied the lock open, police reports say. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com , 4 July 2019",
|
|
"On the video, according to the Key West police report, a man rides up to the bike rack on a tricycle, jimmies the lock and chain and then walk outs of view, only to return with a saw. \u2014 Gwen Filosa, miamiherald , 17 May 2018",
|
|
"The thief or thieves busted out the driver's side window and jimmied the ignition to drive off with Harbour's possessions. \u2014 Maureen C. Gilmer, Indianapolis Star , 28 Mar. 2018",
|
|
"And the Sabine material, jimmied into an art history class, feels for most of the play like footnotes. \u2014 Jesse Green, New York Times , 10 Sep. 2017",
|
|
"The power tools were located in the truck\u2019s side boxes, which had been jimmied . \u2014 Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 31 Oct. 2017"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1848, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
|
"1893, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"from the name Jimmy":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji-m\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"lever",
|
|
"prize",
|
|
"pry"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-075909",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jimmyweed":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": rayless goldenrod":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"jimmies + weed":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115212",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jimp":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": barely , scarcely":[],
|
|
": neat and spruce":[],
|
|
": scanty , skimpy":[],
|
|
": slender and trim":[],
|
|
": to cut short : skimp":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"origin unknown":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\"",
|
|
"\u02c8jimp"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-112505",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
|
"transitive verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jimsonweed":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a poisonous tall annual weed ( Datura stramonium ) of the nightshade family with rank-smelling foliage, large white or violet trumpet-shaped flowers, and roundish prickly fruits":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Ruis is suing the CHRB for absolving Baffert of a positive for scopolamine, a byproduct of jimsonweed , after Justify tested for the drug after winning the 2018 Santa Anita Derby. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"This looks like jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), also called thorn apple because of its spiky fruit. \u2014 oregonlive , 5 Oct. 2019",
|
|
"Their hunt, which was meant to shed light on the religious and ritualistic history of smoking, had already yielded tobacco and jimsonweed residue in pipes dating back a few hundred years. \u2014 Michael Price, Science | AAAS , 15 June 2018"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1832, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Jamestown , Virginia":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8jim-s\u0259n-\u02ccw\u0113d",
|
|
"\u02c8jim(p)-s\u0259n-\u02ccw\u0113d"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-112030",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jingle":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"chime(s)",
|
|
"tinkle",
|
|
"tintinnabulation"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a catchy repetition of sounds in a poem":[],
|
|
": a light clinking or tinkling sound":[],
|
|
": a short verse or song marked by catchy repetition":[],
|
|
": something that jingles":[],
|
|
": to cause to jingle":[],
|
|
": to make a light clinking or tinkling sound":[],
|
|
": to rhyme or sound in a catchy repetitious manner":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"Bells jingled in the distance.",
|
|
"She jingled the coins in her pocket.",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"I heard the jingle of bells.",
|
|
"the jingle of change in my pocket",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"What to Consider: The large metal zippers tend to jingle constantly, which can become annoying. \u2014 Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure , 21 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"May your medals jingle all the way through Fiesta 2022 and beyond. \u2014 Ren\u00e9 A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News , 31 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Most mountain resorts already score highly in the winter wonderland stakes, but some have that extra magic to jingle your yuletide bells. \u2014 Rob Hodgetts, CNN , 21 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"The Oscar-winner tapped into his recent role as optimistic koala Buster Moon in Sing 2 and joined Jimmy Fallon to jingle some bells for the holidays. \u2014 Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com , 15 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Bracelets can jingle , diamonds and sparkles can reflect light in peculiar ways and necklaces can interfere with lavalier microphones. \u2014 Jane Hanson, Forbes , 11 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Here\u2019s a roundup of places to gawk at holiday lights and some other visuals that might jingle your bells. Interact with photoworthy moments of holiday cheer during the Joule Hotel\u2019s site-specific exhibition. \u2014 Shannon Sutlief, Dallas News , 19 Nov. 2020",
|
|
"After 58 days of historic quiet, cards will be cut, dice will roll and jackpots can jingle again 12:01 a.m. Thursday at casinos in Las Vegas and Nevada. \u2014 Ken Ritter, The Denver Post , 3 June 2020",
|
|
"Over at the Radiant Assembly of God, Sister Alice spins her latest sermon, the collection plates jingle with the generosity of her faithful congregation, and Perry Mason waits for a meeting with her holiness. \u2014 Matt Cabral, EW.com , 6 July 2020",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Almost no one remembers the Cutlass that jingle advertised except the despondent men reportedly in the core demographic. \u2014 Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Speaking of the heartland, Tony Quiroga's jingle was another American standard, based on a song about a train ride that almost everyone remembers. \u2014 Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"That\u2019s great jingle , especially in the income-tax-free state of Nevada. \u2014 Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
|
|
"Perry is the latest U.S. chart star to front a Menulog campaign following Snoop Dogg\u2019s spin on the jingle . \u2014 Lars Brandle, Billboard , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"As the years went by, the jingle from the federal piggy bank diminished, but the freeways stayed on the drawing boards and in the minds of highway project planners. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"Historically, women wore coins to ward off evil\u2013the jingle would scare them\u2013and ensure fertility. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 4 May 2022",
|
|
"His law firm, Morgan & Morgan, is offering a big prize for the best new jingle to go with the brand. \u2014 Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com , 17 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"It is inspired by TikTok star Victor Kunda's viral video in March parodying what a dress rehearsal of the musical would look like, based on singer Doja Cat's catchy jingle shared on the social media app that same month. \u2014 Wilson Wong, NBC News , 9 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb",
|
|
"1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English ginglen , of imitative origin":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji\u014b-g\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"chink",
|
|
"clink",
|
|
"tingle",
|
|
"tinkle"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-005303",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jingo":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": one characterized by jingoism":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"a jingo who thought other countries should automatically follow his country's policies",
|
|
"the often bitter rhetoric between the jingoes and the committed pacifists"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1663, in the meaning defined above":"Interjection",
|
|
"1878, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"from the fact that the phrase by jingo appeared in the refrain of a chauvinistic song":"Noun",
|
|
"probably euphemism for Jesus":"Interjection"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji\u014b-(\u02cc)g\u014d"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"chauvinist",
|
|
"flag-waver",
|
|
"nationalist",
|
|
"superpatriot"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-182227",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"interjection",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jingo ring":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a singing game in which children join hands and dance around one in the center":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"jingo entry 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-094645",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jingoism":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"When the war began many people were caught up in a wave of jingoism .",
|
|
"his loudmouthed jingoism will not win us any foreign allies",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Erdogan\u2019s latest round of jingoism has raised alarm bells in Washington because the YPG\u2014a military force composed mainly of Syrian Kurds\u2014played a pivotal role in helping the U.S. military to defeat ISIS. \u2014 Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"Tony Scott\u2019s film was a highly successful, undeniably compelling advertisement for brash 1980s jingoism . \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"Some hard-line types, including white supremacists, were drawn to their bellicosity and jingoism ; others gravitated to them less because of any ideological affinity than because they were inspired by the groups\u2019 discipline and bravery. \u2014 Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker , 2 May 2022",
|
|
"Loznitsa\u2019s unflinching focus could stem from his understanding of how wartime imagery can be manipulated to promote jingoism and hide atrocity. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 8 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Is your sense that, within Russia, even among people who may not like Putin, there is a certain amount of jingoism about the Ukrainian question? \u2014 Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker , 23 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Patriotism \u2014 the genuine kind, not jingoism or boobery. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 7 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"There was more than simple jingoism at play in that reaction. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"The idea was to wrap independently popular industrial policy in the language of great power rivalry\u2014or, in other words, to offer Republicans some jingoism in exchange for their support for green-ish manufacturing. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 10 June 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1878, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"see jingo entry 2":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji\u014b-(\u02cc)g\u014d-\u02cci-z\u0259m"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"chauvinism",
|
|
"nationalism",
|
|
"superpatriotism"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-221321",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"noun or adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jingoist":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"When the war began many people were caught up in a wave of jingoism .",
|
|
"his loudmouthed jingoism will not win us any foreign allies",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Erdogan\u2019s latest round of jingoism has raised alarm bells in Washington because the YPG\u2014a military force composed mainly of Syrian Kurds\u2014played a pivotal role in helping the U.S. military to defeat ISIS. \u2014 Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"Tony Scott\u2019s film was a highly successful, undeniably compelling advertisement for brash 1980s jingoism . \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"Some hard-line types, including white supremacists, were drawn to their bellicosity and jingoism ; others gravitated to them less because of any ideological affinity than because they were inspired by the groups\u2019 discipline and bravery. \u2014 Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker , 2 May 2022",
|
|
"Loznitsa\u2019s unflinching focus could stem from his understanding of how wartime imagery can be manipulated to promote jingoism and hide atrocity. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 8 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Is your sense that, within Russia, even among people who may not like Putin, there is a certain amount of jingoism about the Ukrainian question? \u2014 Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker , 23 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Patriotism \u2014 the genuine kind, not jingoism or boobery. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 7 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"There was more than simple jingoism at play in that reaction. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"The idea was to wrap independently popular industrial policy in the language of great power rivalry\u2014or, in other words, to offer Republicans some jingoism in exchange for their support for green-ish manufacturing. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 10 June 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1878, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"see jingo entry 2":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji\u014b-(\u02cc)g\u014d-\u02cci-z\u0259m"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"chauvinism",
|
|
"nationalism",
|
|
"superpatriotism"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-223341",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"noun or adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jingoistic":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"When the war began many people were caught up in a wave of jingoism .",
|
|
"his loudmouthed jingoism will not win us any foreign allies",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Erdogan\u2019s latest round of jingoism has raised alarm bells in Washington because the YPG\u2014a military force composed mainly of Syrian Kurds\u2014played a pivotal role in helping the U.S. military to defeat ISIS. \u2014 Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"Tony Scott\u2019s film was a highly successful, undeniably compelling advertisement for brash 1980s jingoism . \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"Some hard-line types, including white supremacists, were drawn to their bellicosity and jingoism ; others gravitated to them less because of any ideological affinity than because they were inspired by the groups\u2019 discipline and bravery. \u2014 Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker , 2 May 2022",
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"Loznitsa\u2019s unflinching focus could stem from his understanding of how wartime imagery can be manipulated to promote jingoism and hide atrocity. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 8 Apr. 2022",
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"Is your sense that, within Russia, even among people who may not like Putin, there is a certain amount of jingoism about the Ukrainian question? \u2014 Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker , 23 Feb. 2022",
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"Patriotism \u2014 the genuine kind, not jingoism or boobery. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 7 Feb. 2022",
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"There was more than simple jingoism at play in that reaction. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Jan. 2022",
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"The idea was to wrap independently popular industrial policy in the language of great power rivalry\u2014or, in other words, to offer Republicans some jingoism in exchange for their support for green-ish manufacturing. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 10 June 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1878, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"see jingo entry 2":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8ji\u014b-(\u02cc)g\u014d-\u02cci-z\u0259m"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"chauvinism",
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"nationalism",
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"superpatriotism"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174302",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb",
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"noun",
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"noun or adjective"
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]
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},
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"jinjili":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":[
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"Definition of jinjili variant spelling of gingelly"
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],
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-083051",
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"type":[]
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},
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"jink":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a quick evasive turn : slip":[],
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": to move quickly or unexpectedly with sudden turns and shifts (as in dodging)":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"jinking here and there with remarkable agility, the thieving urchin frustrated all attempts to catch him",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"None of these changes affects the Chiron's remarkable docility at low speeds or its ability to jink into corners like a car of two-thirds its mass on the tight, two-lane French country roads near the Circuit Paul Ricard. \u2014 Ben Oliver, Car and Driver , 30 Sep. 2021",
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"That early pressure told within five minutes, as Ben Youngs emerged from the maul with ball in hand, jinked his way past two All Blacks players and went over to score the England's second try. \u2014 Matias Grez, CNN , 26 Oct. 2019",
|
|
"The Italian jinked his way into a pocket of space outside the Liverpool 18-yard-box before curling the ball into the far corner, beyond the reach of Simon Mignolet. \u2014 SI.com , 28 July 2019",
|
|
"Nolberto Solano and Laurent Robert jinking down the wings, Alan Shearer scoring goals for fun. \u2014 SI.com , 19 July 2019",
|
|
"However, Italy responded impressively and drew level in the 28th minute when Emerson jinked his way down the left flank before crossing for Andrea Belotti, who finished from close range. \u2014 SI.com , 5 Sep. 2019",
|
|
"With the match starting to slow down, the youngster jinked past a couple of would-be tacklers and unleashed a swerving effort from 25 yards. \u2014 SI.com , 16 Aug. 2019",
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"After Harry Kane missed a penalty, Salah produced a piece of magic in the 91st minute worthy of winning any game, jinking in-between numerous Spurs defenders and chipping it over Hugo Lloris in true 'Lionel Messi' fashion. \u2014 SI.com , 5 Feb. 2018",
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"The Algerian jinked for space on the right side and cut back onto his left foot, before curling a wonderful cross to the back post. \u2014 SI.com , 16 Feb. 2018",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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|
"His first of the game was a long range effort that flew into the top corner, his second a jink and finish from just inside the penalty area reminiscent of Paul Scholes. \u2014 SI.com , 13 Aug. 2019",
|
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"There are no such hi- jinks so far for the 2019 Raiders. \u2014 Jerry Mcdonald, The Mercury News , 5 Aug. 2019",
|
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"This fall, Family Guy will unleash a new season of animated jinks both high and low. \u2014 Dan Snierson, EW.com , 20 July 2019",
|
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"No athletes sent home following a night of drunken high- jinks as snowboarder Scotty Lago was in 2010. \u2014 Martin Rogers, USA TODAY , 21 Feb. 2018",
|
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"Last Call: Catch the hilarious hi- jinks of the Last Call Cleveland sketch comedy troupe in four performances at the Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square. \u2014 Michael K. Mcintyre, cleveland.com , 18 Jan. 2018",
|
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"Which is exactly what Logan Lucky delivers, an engaging and self-aware retread of past high jinks . \u2014 Richard Lawson, HWD , 26 July 2017",
|
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"Against the vibrant sights and jazzy sounds of the city\u2019s music scene, raunchy high jinks ensue, old grudges resurface and the enduring power of friendship is both tested and reasserted. \u2014 Justin Chang, latimes.com , 20 July 2017",
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"Connecticut Repertory Theatre has assembled a confident, contortionist cast to attempt this high-wire act of low-brow high jinks . \u2014 Christopher Arnott, courant.com , 19 June 2017"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1785, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
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"1786, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"origin unknown":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8ji\u014bk"
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
|
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"dodge",
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"duck",
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"sidestep",
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"slalom",
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"weave",
|
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"zigzag"
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-214154",
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"type":[
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"jinker":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a contrivance like a cart having either two or four wheels and used especially for log and timber carrying":[],
|
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": a two-wheeled racing sulky":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"alteration of janker":""
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},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji\u014bk\u0259(r)"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-173859",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"jinket":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":[
|
|
"Definition of jinket Scottish variant of junket"
|
|
],
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":[],
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji\u014bk\u0259\u0307t"
|
|
],
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-043814",
|
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"type":[]
|
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},
|
|
"jinni":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
|
": genie sense 2":[],
|
|
": one of a class of spirits that according to Muslim demonology inhabit the earth, assume various forms, and exercise supernatural power":[]
|
|
},
|
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"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The jinni has kept the woman locked in a glass chest, deep in the sea, but that hasn\u2019t stopped her from sleeping with ninety-eight other men. \u2014 Yasmine Al-sayyad, The New Yorker , 24 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Traditionally, jinn aren't seen as good or evil, and that moral ambiguity carries over to the series. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 23 June 2019",
|
|
"Next to me was Said Suleiman Mohammed, herbalist and jinni hunter. \u2014 Justin Fornal, National Geographic , 29 Jan. 2016",
|
|
"Although they are believed to exist in an endless variety of manifestations, negative and positive, jinn are most commonly thought to invade the homes and bodies of humans to cause distress. \u2014 Justin Fornal, National Geographic , 29 Jan. 2016"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Arabic jinn\u012b demon":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"j\u0259-\u02c8n\u0113",
|
|
"\u02c8ji-",
|
|
"\u02c8j\u0113-n\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-172554",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jinny":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a block carriage on a crane that sustains pulley blocks hung from an eyebar or crossbar":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"alteration of jenny":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8jin\u0113",
|
|
"-ni"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-181556",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jinricksha":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": rickshaw":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1874, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Japanese":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"jin-\u02c8rik-\u02ccsh\u022f"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133830",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jinx":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to foredoom to failure or misfortune : bring bad luck to":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"That guy is a jinx .",
|
|
"He felt like he'd finally broken the jinx .",
|
|
"She threatened to put a jinx on him.",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"I thought they were going to win but I didn't say so because I didn't want to jinx them.",
|
|
"His luck has been so bad he feels jinxed .",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Then in a jinx of cosmic proportion, COVID-19 closed it all down before Payare had the chance to finish his first season. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Watched by hundreds of millions worldwide, who had waited more than two years for these teams to finally play each other, underdog Pakistan ended a World Cup jinx against India with a remarkable 10-wicket victory. \u2014 Tristan Lavalette, Forbes , 24 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"But until they are knocked off, South Africa still has history on their side and have reminded India of their jinx in a battle of the mind games. \u2014 Tristan Lavalette, Forbes , 26 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"But Duran Duran fortunately didn't experience the sophomore jinx when Rio was released on May 10, 1982. \u2014 David Chiu, Forbes , 10 May 2021",
|
|
"However, in what is becoming somewhat of an unwanted jinx , the Bengals suffered a devastating injury when Burrow tore multiple ligaments in his knee at FedExField in Landover, Maryland. \u2014 Tyler Dragon, The Enquirer , 29 Apr. 2021",
|
|
"The Revolution nearly broke their Opening Day jinx , but settled for a 2-2 tie with the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field Saturday night. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 17 Apr. 2021",
|
|
"Is there a greater jinx going than being universally declared the best team in the wide-open NFC? \u2014 Mark Craig, Star Tribune , 14 Nov. 2020",
|
|
"So don\u2019t think some kind of favorite jinx might derail Ohio State quarterbacks Justin Fields this season. \u2014 Doug Lesmerises, cleveland , 3 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"The breaking of the Western Conference finals jinx last spring also puts an end to the question that the Clippers can be built for a championship. \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 23 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"She was given the opportunity to ditch the headband for the finale, but then was reminded that cooking without wearing one might jinx her. \u2014 Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star , 16 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Page has a number of exciting projects coming up, and even more exciting rumors swirling around, but the private star won't jinx anything with speculation. \u2014 Elizabeth Logan, Glamour , 26 May 2021",
|
|
"Only a player or someone in the dugout can jinx a no-hitter. \u2014 Phil Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com , 3 Mar. 2021",
|
|
"Although the hospital executive offered to explain the situation if Oberst called back, Oberst didn't want to jinx it. \u2014 Rebekah L. Sanders, The Arizona Republic , 29 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"Democrats, including Joe Biden, are trying not to jinx themselves as the political tide seems to turn against President Trump. \u2014 Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner , 22 June 2020",
|
|
"Frequent changes or unpredictable events can jinx your efforts. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 Apr. 2020",
|
|
"After 30 years without winning English football's top-flight title, there's a sense that careless words might jinx a potentially history-making season that -- so far -- has been almost perfect. \u2014 John Sinnott, CNN , 13 Jan. 2020"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1904, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
|
"1917, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"perhaps alteration of jynx wryneck; from the use of wrynecks in witchcraft":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji\u014bks",
|
|
"\u02c8ji\u014b(k)s"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"hex",
|
|
"hoodoo",
|
|
"Indian sign",
|
|
"whammy"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-102317",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jinxed":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to foredoom to failure or misfortune : bring bad luck to":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"That guy is a jinx .",
|
|
"He felt like he'd finally broken the jinx .",
|
|
"She threatened to put a jinx on him.",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"I thought they were going to win but I didn't say so because I didn't want to jinx them.",
|
|
"His luck has been so bad he feels jinxed .",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Then in a jinx of cosmic proportion, COVID-19 closed it all down before Payare had the chance to finish his first season. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Watched by hundreds of millions worldwide, who had waited more than two years for these teams to finally play each other, underdog Pakistan ended a World Cup jinx against India with a remarkable 10-wicket victory. \u2014 Tristan Lavalette, Forbes , 24 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"But until they are knocked off, South Africa still has history on their side and have reminded India of their jinx in a battle of the mind games. \u2014 Tristan Lavalette, Forbes , 26 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"But Duran Duran fortunately didn't experience the sophomore jinx when Rio was released on May 10, 1982. \u2014 David Chiu, Forbes , 10 May 2021",
|
|
"However, in what is becoming somewhat of an unwanted jinx , the Bengals suffered a devastating injury when Burrow tore multiple ligaments in his knee at FedExField in Landover, Maryland. \u2014 Tyler Dragon, The Enquirer , 29 Apr. 2021",
|
|
"The Revolution nearly broke their Opening Day jinx , but settled for a 2-2 tie with the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field Saturday night. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 17 Apr. 2021",
|
|
"Is there a greater jinx going than being universally declared the best team in the wide-open NFC? \u2014 Mark Craig, Star Tribune , 14 Nov. 2020",
|
|
"So don\u2019t think some kind of favorite jinx might derail Ohio State quarterbacks Justin Fields this season. \u2014 Doug Lesmerises, cleveland , 3 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"The breaking of the Western Conference finals jinx last spring also puts an end to the question that the Clippers can be built for a championship. \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 23 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"She was given the opportunity to ditch the headband for the finale, but then was reminded that cooking without wearing one might jinx her. \u2014 Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star , 16 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Page has a number of exciting projects coming up, and even more exciting rumors swirling around, but the private star won't jinx anything with speculation. \u2014 Elizabeth Logan, Glamour , 26 May 2021",
|
|
"Only a player or someone in the dugout can jinx a no-hitter. \u2014 Phil Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com , 3 Mar. 2021",
|
|
"Although the hospital executive offered to explain the situation if Oberst called back, Oberst didn't want to jinx it. \u2014 Rebekah L. Sanders, The Arizona Republic , 29 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"Democrats, including Joe Biden, are trying not to jinx themselves as the political tide seems to turn against President Trump. \u2014 Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner , 22 June 2020",
|
|
"Frequent changes or unpredictable events can jinx your efforts. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 Apr. 2020",
|
|
"After 30 years without winning English football's top-flight title, there's a sense that careless words might jinx a potentially history-making season that -- so far -- has been almost perfect. \u2014 John Sinnott, CNN , 13 Jan. 2020"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1904, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
|
"1917, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"perhaps alteration of jynx wryneck; from the use of wrynecks in witchcraft":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji\u014b(k)s",
|
|
"\u02c8ji\u014bks"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"hex",
|
|
"hoodoo",
|
|
"Indian sign",
|
|
"whammy"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-063747",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jitteriness":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"imperturbable",
|
|
"nerveless",
|
|
"unexcitable",
|
|
"unflappable",
|
|
"unshakable"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": marked by jittering movements":[],
|
|
": suffering from the jitters":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"I always get jittery when I have to give a speech.",
|
|
"The latest economic news has made some investors jittery .",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Some people closer to the incident may also have difficulty sleeping or be jittery . \u2014 Laura Newberrystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022",
|
|
"But Pep Guardiola\u2019s side held on for the win in a thrilling climax, retaining the trophy on the final day by a single point in a manner that was more jittery than expected considering City briefly had a 14-point lead in January. \u2014 Rob Harris, Chicago Tribune , 22 May 2022",
|
|
"Stocks are crashing, investors are jittery , and voices continue to murmur that a recession is nearly upon us. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 22 May 2022",
|
|
"But Pep Guardiola\u2019s side held on in a thrilling climax, retaining the trophy on the final day by a single point in a manner that was more jittery than expected considering City briefly had a 14-point lead in January. \u2014 Rob Harris, BostonGlobe.com , 22 May 2022",
|
|
"As Moscow's forces bog down in Ukraine, many young Russians of draft age are increasingly jittery about the prospect of being sent into combat. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 1 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"In the meantime, jittery investors are remaining on the sidelines, unsure of whether the Fed can pull off the maneuver. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"The statements pushed jittery investors to cut back on their stock market risk over the last month. \u2014 Matt Phillips, New York Times , 7 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"With inflation surging, the war in Ukraine roiling global markets and the after-effects of the pandemic still clogging supply chains, everyday investors have been jittery . \u2014 Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune , 18 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ji-t\u0259-r\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"excitable",
|
|
"fiddle-footed",
|
|
"flighty",
|
|
"fluttery",
|
|
"high-strung",
|
|
"hyper",
|
|
"hyperactive",
|
|
"hyperexcitable",
|
|
"hyperkinetic",
|
|
"jumpy",
|
|
"nervous",
|
|
"skittery",
|
|
"skittish",
|
|
"spasmodic",
|
|
"spooky"
|
|
],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-052443",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
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"jittery":{
|
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"antonyms":[
|
|
"imperturbable",
|
|
"nerveless",
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"unexcitable",
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"unflappable",
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"unshakable"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": marked by jittering movements":[],
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": suffering from the jitters":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"I always get jittery when I have to give a speech.",
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"The latest economic news has made some investors jittery .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Some people closer to the incident may also have difficulty sleeping or be jittery . \u2014 Laura Newberrystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022",
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"But Pep Guardiola\u2019s side held on for the win in a thrilling climax, retaining the trophy on the final day by a single point in a manner that was more jittery than expected considering City briefly had a 14-point lead in January. \u2014 Rob Harris, Chicago Tribune , 22 May 2022",
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"Stocks are crashing, investors are jittery , and voices continue to murmur that a recession is nearly upon us. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 22 May 2022",
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"But Pep Guardiola\u2019s side held on in a thrilling climax, retaining the trophy on the final day by a single point in a manner that was more jittery than expected considering City briefly had a 14-point lead in January. \u2014 Rob Harris, BostonGlobe.com , 22 May 2022",
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"As Moscow's forces bog down in Ukraine, many young Russians of draft age are increasingly jittery about the prospect of being sent into combat. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 1 Apr. 2022",
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"In the meantime, jittery investors are remaining on the sidelines, unsure of whether the Fed can pull off the maneuver. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 1 June 2022",
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"The statements pushed jittery investors to cut back on their stock market risk over the last month. \u2014 Matt Phillips, New York Times , 7 Oct. 2020",
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"With inflation surging, the war in Ukraine roiling global markets and the after-effects of the pandemic still clogging supply chains, everyday investors have been jittery . \u2014 Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune , 18 May 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8ji-t\u0259-r\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"excitable",
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"fiddle-footed",
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"flighty",
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"fluttery",
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"high-strung",
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"hyper",
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"hyperactive",
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"hyperexcitable",
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"hyperkinetic",
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"jumpy",
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"nervous",
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"skittery",
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"skittish",
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"spasmodic",
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"spooky"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020653",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"jivanmukti":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": spiritual release or salvation achieved while still alive \u2014 compare moksha":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Sanskrit j\u012bvanmukti , from j\u012bvan- + mukti release, liberation, from mu\u00f1cati":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-(\u02cc)t\u0113"
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111548",
|
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
|
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},
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"jive":{
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"antonyms":[
|
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"chaff",
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"joke",
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"josh",
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"kid",
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"rally",
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"razz",
|
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"rib",
|
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"ride",
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"roast",
|
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"tease"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a special jargon of difficult or slang terms":[
|
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"street jive"
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],
|
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": glib, deceptive, or foolish talk":[
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"tired of listening to his jive"
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],
|
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": phony":[
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"if you are late getting to heaven, you will give Saint Peter some jive excuse",
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"\u2014 Langston Hughes"
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],
|
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": swing music or the dancing performed to it":[],
|
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": swing sense 5":[],
|
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": the jargon of hipsters":[],
|
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": to dance to or play jive (see jive entry 1 sense 2 )":[],
|
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": to say foolish, deceptive, or unserious things to (someone)":[
|
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"He's jiving you."
|
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],
|
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": to talk in a foolish, deceptive, or unserious way : to talk jive (see jive entry 1 sense 1 )":[
|
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"He's just jiving ."
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
|
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"She grew up talking street jive .",
|
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"I'm tired of listening to your jive .",
|
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"Verb",
|
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"I know he's just jiving me.",
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"Don't take him seriously\u2014he's just jiving .",
|
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"Everyone was jiving to the beat.",
|
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"Adjective",
|
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"don't give me that jive talk about me being your new best friend",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
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"The Talk host uses her off time to teach online fitness classes, but no amount of extra-curricular cardio seemed to help with her underwhelming jive that featured one too many lifts. \u2014 Lynette Rice, EW.com , 2 Nov. 2021",
|
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"Paired with pro dancer Sasha Farber, Lee showed moments of raw athletic awesomeness \u2014 bouncing up from a split with shocking alacrity and giving precise kicks and flicks in her jive . \u2014 Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY , 21 Sep. 2021",
|
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"In an era of TikTok pop jive , Cedric Burnside is a dirty-fingernails bluesman. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 29 Sep. 2021",
|
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"Lee made her Dancing with the Stars debut this week, performing a jive with partner Sasha Farber. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, PEOPLE.com , 22 Sep. 2021",
|
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"Waits left, the brief Camelot of our street corner jive ended. \u2014 New York Times , 30 July 2021",
|
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"Waits left, the brief Camelot of our street corner jive ended. \u2014 New York Times , 30 July 2021",
|
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"Waits left, the brief Camelot of our street corner jive ended. \u2014 New York Times , 30 July 2021",
|
|
"The first round saw Ally and Sasha zooming out to a perfect 30 for 30 from the judges with a spot-on jive . \u2014 Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY , 11 Aug. 2021",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
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"So, the end product comes out as something with a feel in it as well as something to jive to. \u2014 Spin Staff, SPIN , 1 June 2022",
|
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"Those answers are yet to be discovered, but Maggie's Negan-esque descent doesn't seem to jive with the Commonwealth's code of conduct. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 21 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Smith, 63, employs some old-school tactics that don't jive as well with today's athletes and would be a major culture shock to how the Colts currently run. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 27 Jan. 2022",
|
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"New and old systems often don't jive together, so bridging that gap is essential for a successful last-mile implementation. \u2014 Daniel Sokolovsky, Forbes , 8 Oct. 2021",
|
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"And attendees on lawn chairs will jive to the sounds of steel bands. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 28 Aug. 2021",
|
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"That mandate didn't jive with a Florida state law banning businesses from requiring proof of vaccination. \u2014 Morgan Hines, USA TODAY , 23 June 2021",
|
|
"Memory foam mattresses might be a hot commodity in the mattress game right now, but the newer technology doesn\u2019t jive with everybody. \u2014 Kevin Luna, chicagotribune.com , 7 Mar. 2021",
|
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"All of that would jive with a guy who is trying to lift the ball more to create extra carry. \u2014 Evan Grant, Dallas News , 24 Sep. 2020",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"Using his kid to gain a recruiting advantage, Venables stood up in front of people and spun together some devilishly brilliant recruiting jive in his introductory speech. \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 7 Dec. 2021",
|
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"Can that tight-coverage, aggressive mentality jive if Dallas encounters a similar officiating crew in the coming months? \u2014 Jori Epstein, USA TODAY , 26 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"That was Bo Nix, Auburn fan for life, talking jive the week of the Iron Bowl. \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 24 Nov. 2021",
|
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"The Peloton instructor also earned two bonus points in the jive relay round, bringing his final total for the night to 36. \u2014 Gabrielle Duncan, PEOPLE.com , 1 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"But bringing it in from elsewhere didn\u2019t jive with the premise of a truly self-sufficient environment. \u2014 Jill Barth, Forbes , 28 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"In many of these passages, facts, gyration, jive and comedy are cut across one another yet in equilibrium. \u2014 Mark Olsen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 2 July 2021",
|
|
"In many of these passages, facts, gyration, jive and comedy are cut across one another yet in equilibrium. \u2014 Mark Olsen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 2 July 2021",
|
|
"In many of these passages, facts, gyration, jive and comedy are cut across one another yet in equilibrium. \u2014 Mark Olsen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 2 July 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
|
|
"1928, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
|
|
"1953, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
|
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},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"origin unknown":"Noun, Verb, and Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8j\u012bv"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"argot",
|
|
"cant",
|
|
"dialect",
|
|
"jargon",
|
|
"language",
|
|
"lingo",
|
|
"patois",
|
|
"patter",
|
|
"shop",
|
|
"shoptalk",
|
|
"slang",
|
|
"terminology",
|
|
"vocabulary"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105558",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"jizya":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a capitation tax formerly levied on non-Muslims by an Islamic state":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Arabic jizyah":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-192308",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
}
|
|
} |