jay

¹

[ jey ]

noun

1. any of several noisy, vivacious birds of the crow family, subfamily Garrulinae, as the crested Garrulus glandarius, of the Old World, having brownish plumage with blue, black, and white barring on the wings. Compare blue jay, gray jay.
2. Informal. a simpleminded or gullible person.

jay

²

[ jey ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a marijuana cigarette.

Jay

³

[ jey ]

noun

1. John, 1745–1829, U.S. statesman and jurist: first chief justice of the U.S. 1789–95.
2. a male given name.

jay

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/ dʒeɪ /

noun

1. any of various passerine birds of the family Corvidae (crows), esp the Eurasian Garrulus glandarius, with a pinkish-brown body, blue-and-black wings, and a black-and-white crest See also blue jay
2. a foolish or gullible person

Jay

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/ dʒeɪ /

noun

1. JayJohn17451829MUSPOLITICS: statesmanLAW: juristPOLITICS: diplomat John 1745–1829, American statesman, jurist, and diplomat; first chief justice of the Supreme Court (1789–95). He negotiated the treaty with Great Britain ( Jay's treaty , 1794), that settled outstanding disputes

Word History and Origins

Origin of jay¹

1275–35; Middle English jai < Middle French < Late Latin gāius, gāia, perhaps after Latin Gāius man's name

Origin of jay²

First recorded in 1965–70; probably spelling of initial consonant of joint, perhaps suggested by pig Latin version ointjay

Word History and Origins

Origin of jay¹

C13: from Old French jai, from Late Latin gāius, perhaps from proper name Gāius

Example Sentences

Andrew Robertson gave Liverpool the lead against the Clarets before Jay Rodriguez equalised to give the visitors a share of the spoils.

From BBC

As for the jewelry, Kenneth Jay Lane custom-built two necklaces to mimic Holly’s jewels, which had to be hand-sewn by Lawson’s tailor Sarah Moore pearl by pearl to anchor it to the dress.

From Los Angeles Times

If convicted, he could face decades in prison, according to Jay Boyarsky, Santa Clara County chief assistant district attorney.

From Los Angeles Times

McIlroy, a member of the PGA Tour’s 'transaction committee', is expecting to be briefed by tour commissioner Jay Monahan before Thursday’s return to playing action after a four week break from competition.

From BBC

Two years later, she defeated Democrat Jay Chen in another hotly contested race.

From Los Angeles Times