6-letter words containing b, i
- iturbi — José, 1895–1980, U.S. pianist, conductor, and composer; born in Spain.
- izabal — Lake, a lake in E Guatemala: the largest in the country. About 450 sq. mi. (1165 sq. km).
- jabari — a male given name: from a Swahili word meaning “brave.”.
- jabiru — a large stork, Jabiru mycteria, of the warmer regions of the New World.
- jacobi — Abraham, 1830–1919, U.S. pediatrician, born in Germany.
- jalebi — A sweet popular in the Indian subcontinent, made by deep-frying a maida flour batter and soaking it in sugar syrup.
- jibaro — an inhabitant of the rural regions of Puerto Rico.
- jibbed — to shift from one side to the other when running before the wind, as a fore-and-aft sail or its boom.
- jibber — to move restively sidewise or backward instead of forward, as an animal in harness; balk.
- jibing — to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.
- jibuti — Formerly French Somaliland, French Territory of the Afars and Issas. a republic in E Africa, on the Gulf of Aden: a former overseas territory of France; gained independence 1977. 8492 sq. mi. (21,994 sq. km). Capital: Djibouti.
- jilbab — a long robe covering the head worn by some Muslim women
- jirble — to pour carelessly
- jobbie — (Scotland, slang) Faeces; a piece of excrement.
- jubile — the celebration of any of certain anniversaries, as the twenty-fifth (silver jubilee) fiftieth (golden jubilee) or sixtieth or seventy-fifth (diamond jubilee)
- jumbie — A spirit of a dead person, typically an evil one.
- kabiki — a fruit tree native to India, the fruit of which is edible and often used in preserves, and the fragrant flowers of which are used in cosmetics
- kabila — Laurent Désiré [loh-rahn dey-zee-rey] /loʊˈrɑn deɪ ziˈreɪ/ (Show IPA), 1939–2001, president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1997–2001.
- kabuki — popular drama of Japan, developed chiefly in the 17th century, characterized by elaborate costuming, rhythmic dialogue, stylized acting, music, and dancing, and the performance of both male and female roles by male actors. Compare Nō.
- kariba — an artificial lake in SE Africa on the border of SW Zimbabwe and S Zambia: site of hydroelectric power project. About 2000 sq. mi. (5200 sq. km).
- kebbie — a walking stick with a hooked end; shepherd's crook
- kenbei — strong anti-American sentiment.
- kibbeh — A form of dumpling, from the Levant, made of spiced lamb and bulgur wheat.
- kibble — to grind or divide into particles or pellets, as coarse-ground meal or prepared dry dog food.
- kibitz — to act as a kibitzer.
- kiblah — the point toward which Muslims turn to pray, especially the Kaʿba, or House of God, at Mecca.
- kibosh — nonsense.
- kiboze — [Usenet] To grep the Usenet news for a string, especially with the intention of posting a follow-up. This activity was popularised by Kibo.
- kincob — a fine silk fabric embroidered with threads of gold or silver, of a kind made in India
- kirbeh — a leather bottle for carrying water
- kirbys — a male given name.
- kirkby — a town in NW England, in Knowsley unitary authority, Merseyside. Pop: 40 006 (2001)
- kitbag — a small bag or knapsack, as for a soldier.
- labial — of, relating to, or resembling a labium.
- labile — apt or likely to change.
- labio- — relating to or formed by the lips and (another organ or part)
- labium — a lip or liplike part.
- labrid — any of numerous fishes of the family Labridae, including the wrasses, the tautog, and the cunner, and characterized chiefly by well-developed teeth and, often, brilliant colors.
- lambic — A strong, sweet Belgian beer.
- lambie — (childish, or, endearing) A lamb.
- lesbic — relating to lesbians
- lgbtiq — relating to lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, intersexes, and queers (or those questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation).
- liable — legally responsible: You are liable for the damage caused by your action.
- libant — touching lightly
- libate — to pour out (a liquid, esp wine) in honour of a deity
- libava — Russian name of Liepāja.
- libber — an advocate, follower, or member of a social-reform liberation movement: a women's libber; a gay libber.
- libels — Plural form of libel.
- libera — an ancient Italian goddess of wine, vineyards, and fertility and the wife of Liber, in later times identified with Persephone.
- libero — The rearmost, roaming defensive player in volleyball or soccer.