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Jam (n.): Predicament, problem. ex: "I'm in a bit of a jam here - Do you think you can help me?"
Jam packed: Crowded; Full of. ex: "The beach was jam packed with tourists."
Jerk someone around: To treat someone in a disrespectful manner. ex: "Stop jerking me around!"
Jiffy: In a jiffy = Very quickly = In no time
Jinx (v.): To bring bad luck or failure by saying something. ex: "Stop saying that! You're gonna jinx me."
John (n.) : Bathroom, toilet, can.
Junkie: Addict.
Jump ship (v.):: To leave one's job suddenly, usually to go work somewhere else.
Just plain (adj.): Clearly; simply. ex: "He's just plain stupid."