bluejack

blue·jack

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bloo-jak]
- /ˈbluˌdʒæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bloo-jak]
- /ˈbluˌdʒæk/

Definitions of bluejack word

noun bluejack a species of oak, Quercus incana, the leaves of which have a blue tinge 3
noun bluejack a small oak (Quercus incana) of the S U.S. 3
noun bluejack a small oak, Quercus incana, of the southern U.S., having crooked branches and blue-green leaves. 1
verb bluejack (Transitive Verb) To send messages to (a device) anonymously using Bluetooth. 0

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Origin of bluejack

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60, Americanism; blue + jack1, modeled after blackjack; so called from the bluish look of the leaves

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Parts of speech for Bluejack

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bluejack popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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