jade

\ ˈjād

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Definition of jade

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : either of two tough compact typically green gemstones that take a high polish:

2 : a sculpture or artifact of jade

jade

jaded; jading

Definition of jade (Entry 2 of 3)

intransitive verb

: to become weary or dulled

transitive verb

1a : to wear out by overwork or abuse

b : to tire or dull through repetition or excess

2 obsolete : to make ridiculous

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Definition of jade (Entry 3 of 3)

1 : a broken-down, vicious, or worthless horse

2a : a disreputable woman

b : a flirtatious girl

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Verb

tire, weary, fatigue, exhaust, jade mean to make or become unable or unwilling to continue. tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience. the long ride tired us out weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing. wearied of the constant arguing fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort. fatigued by the day's chores exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion. shoveling snow exhausted him jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness. appetites jaded by overindulgence

Did You Know?

The English word jade that means “to weary” is not related to the name of the green stone jade. The origin of the earlier jade is uncertain. It was first used in Middle English to mean “a broken-down horse.” Later the word for a worthless horse was often applied to a woman (or, very rarely, to a man) considered worthless. Now a jade is more often a disreputable woman than a broken-down horse. Jaded, meaning “worn out,” is also derived from the equine jade. Originally, to jade a horse was to make a jade of it, to wear it out or break it down by overwork or abuse. It was not long before people, too, could be called jaded.

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“Jade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jade. Accessed 28 Feb. 2020.

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