SINCE 1828

DJ

noun, often not capitalized \ ˈdē-ˌjā \

Definition of DJ

: disc jockey

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First Known Use of dj

1950

2

DJ

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Definition of DJ

1 district judge

2 doctor of jurisprudence

3 dust jacket

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