Jessie

American

[jes-ee] / ˈdʒɛs i /

noun

a female given name, form of Jessica.

jessie British

/ ˈdʒɛsɪ /

noun

slang an effeminate, weak, or cowardly boy or man

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But Mr. Lithgow’s performance is infused with a sneaky playfulness evoking the “broken boy,” as Jessie puts it, still cavorting in the hulk of an elderly man.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"Adolescence is a key period for building strong bones, and achieving optimal bone mass during this time can reduce lifelong risks of fractures and osteoporosis," said Jessie P. Buckley, Ph.D.,

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

On the downside, Martin never got a chance to celebrate “Hamnet” star Jessie Buckley, who just two nights earlier became the first Irish woman to win the best-actress Oscar.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Other winners included Sinners star Michael B Jordan, who beat Timothée Chalamet to the best actor award; and Irish actress Jessie Buckley, who was recognised for her role in Hamnet.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Jessie felt Oliver’s eyes settle on her as she pretended to review the dinner menu.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

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