jism
or gism
[ jiz-uhm ]
/ ˈdʒɪz əm /
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noun
Slang: Vulgar. semen.
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Also called jizz, jiz .
Origin of jism
Of unknown origin
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How to use jism in a sentence
Thuggee′, Thug′gery, Thug′gism, the practice and superstition of the Thugs.
Leg′ging, an outer and extra gaiter-like covering for the legs; Leg′gism, character of a blackleg.
"Oh, the fluence—the gism—the real stuff—the thing you know when you see it but haven't got a name for," he replied off-handedly.
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British Dictionary definitions for jism
Word Origin for jism
of unknown origin
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