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DJ

noun, often not capitalized
\ˈdē-ˌjā \

Definition of DJ 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: disc jockey

DJ

abbreviation

Definition of DJ (Entry 2 of 2)

1 district judge

2 doctor of jurisprudence

3 dust jacket

First Known Use of DJ

Noun

1950, in the meaning defined above

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