jay

The word “jay” has 1 syllable: jay

It's pronounced as /dʒeɪ/

What is synonym and antonym for jay?

In the thesaurus, “jay” has 61 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jay along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jay

Beau Brummell
babbler
beau
blabber
blabbermouth
blade
blatherer
blatherskite
blowhard
buck
cackler
cavalier
chatterbox
chatterer
chump
cinch
clotheshorse
conversationalist
converser
coxcomb
dandy
dasher
discourser
doormat
dude
easy pickings
easy touch
exquisite
fall guy
fancy Dan
fop
gabbler
gallant
gasbag
gossip
gossiper
jabberer
lounge lizard
macaroni
magpie
mark
motormouth
mug
patsy
pigeon
popinjay
prattler
pretty boy
prize sap
pushover
scapegoat
sitting duck
soft touch
sucker
swell
talebearer
talker
tattler
tattletale
trusting soul
windbag

Antonyms for jay

slob
sloven

Meanings of jay

noun
1. Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus, Cyanocitta, Aphelocoma, Perisoreus, Cyanocorax, Gymnorhinus, Cyanolyca, Ptilostomus, and Calocitta, allied to the crows, but smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely coloured, usually having a crest, and often noisy.
2. Other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.
3. Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Graphium.
4. A dull or ignorant person. It survives today in the term jaywalking.
5. Promiscuous woman; prostitute.
6. The name of the Latin-script letter J.
7. A marijuana cigarette; a joint.

Example Sentences

The jay perched on the tree branch, its vibrant blue feathers catching the sunlight.
During the birdwatching excursion, we spotted a beautiful jay flitting between the trees.
The mischievous jay mimicked the sound of a car alarm, startling unsuspecting passersby.
In folklore, the jay is often depicted as a symbol of intelligence and adaptability.
As we hiked through the forest, the jay's melodious song echoed through the trees, filling the air with music.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jay, such as: Beau Brummell, babbler, beau, blabber, blabbermouth, blade, blatherer.

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