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.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)|Various
Leg′ging, an outer and extra gaiter-like covering for the legs; Leg′gism, character of a blackleg.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M)|Various
"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.
A Case in Camera|Oliver Onions

British Dictionary definitions for jism

jism

jissom (ˈdʒɪsəm)

/ (ˈdʒɪzəm) /

noun

taboo informal words for semen

Word Origin for jism

of unknown origin

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