Malcolm and his friends always jested and shared laughs with each other.
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jaunty -
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner
As his arms swung back and forth, Leo's jaunty walk down the street projected an air of self-confidence.
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jumble -
An untidy collection or group of things.
When Dorothy visited her son's apartment to surprise him, she was shocked by the mess! Everything was scattered about in such a jumble, that it looked as if a tornado had swept through.
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jiggle -
To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down
When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that this would open the door.
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jubilant -
Feeling or expressing great joy, happiness, or triumph.
He was jubilant when he received the news of his promotion.
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jovial -
Friendly, happy, and in a good mood
Ben liked going to the corner bar because of the jovial and friendly atmosphere.
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jittery -
Nervous or unable to relax
The double shot iced coffee from Starbucks made Roman so jittery that he couldn't stand still.
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jumbo -
Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard.
She bought a jumbo pack of paper towels so she wouldn’t run out anytime soon.
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jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
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jackpot -
A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.
He won the jackpot in the lottery and became a millionaire overnight.
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jalopy -
An old car in a dilapidated condition
The rusted-out jalopy looked like it hadn't been driven in years.
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jab -
A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist
In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.
