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jay | kay |

As a proper noun jay

is a nickname for james, jason, or for any male name beginning with a "j"; also used as a formal given name.

As a verb kay is

or kay can be .

jay

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) jay, from (etyl) jai . More at (l).

Noun

(en noun)
  • Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus'', ''Cyanocitta , allied to the crows, but smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely colored, usually having a crest, and often noisy.
  • Other birds of similar appearance and behavior.
  • (archaic) A dull or ignorant person.
  • (slang) A marijuana cigarette; a joint.
  • * 2009 , (Caitlin Moran), The Times , 23 Mar 2009:
    • Although sympathetic, my main reaction was to think: “Some people can handle it, and some people can’t,” and then smugly light up a big fat jay .
    Synonyms
    * (bird) Jenny jay, jay pie, k, kae (UK); bluejay, whisky jack (US)
    Hyponyms
    * (bird) Old World jay, gray jay, American jay
    See also
    * (projectlink) * (Corvidae)
    Derived terms
    * blue jay, bluejay * Canada jay * California jay * Florida jay * green jay * jay thrush * jaywalker

    Etymology 2

    Respelling of the letter .

    Noun

    (en noun)
    • See also
    *
    Derived terms
    * deejay * jaycee

    References

    *

    kay

    English

    Alternative forms

    * 'kay

    Interjection

    (en-interjection)
  • (colloquial)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (colloquial) A kilometer.

    • See also

    *

    Derived terms

    * (letter) okay, kayo

    Anagrams

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