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Slang Words Starting with J
Below is a complete list of Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang words beginning with J that are used or popularized to help people understand the way the younger generations communicate. These slang words are constantly evolving and being updated, and their meanings may change as the way young people communicate changes.
| Slang Word | Definition | Examples | Variations | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jit | A younger person, usually used as an insult against someone who is seen as inexperienced.. | "Sit down, jit.""These jits don't know who they're messing with." | Defined on Urban Dictionary in 2004, popularized on TikTok in late 2023. | |
Jittleyang | Playful term for someone who (or something that) is an attention-grabber.. Jittleyang is often used to downplay the importance of something minor or trivial (that grabs attention). | It's just a jittleyang, don't sweat it.Forget the jittleyangs, focus on the big picture.He always makes a big deal out of every jittleyang. | ||
Juul | Popular brand of e-cigarettes. Juul is often used to refer to the act of vaping or to the device itself. | Caught him Juuling in the back, not cool.Everyone's Juuling these days, it seems.She switched from smoking to Juuling last month. |
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