Definition of j
plural j's
or js
play
\ˈjāz\
1 a
:the 10th letter of the English alphabet
b
:a speech counterpart of orthographic j (as j in jump)
2 a
:a graphic device for reproducing the letter j
b
:a unit vector parallel to the y-axis
3
:one designated j especially as the 10th in order or class
4
:something shaped like the letter J
5
plural J's
or Js,
J
, basketball, informal
:jump shot
- … she flicked a pass to the corner, where Lawson nailed a J to tie the game at 51.
- —Hank Hersch
