jaw
Pronunciation: [dʒɔː]
Word
Context: “anatomy”
(noun) the lower part of your face that moves when you talk or eat. It's where your mouth is, and it helps you chew food.
Example
She opened her jaw wide to yawn.
Example
His jaw is not hurting because he didn't eat anything hard.
Example
Can you show me where your jaw is?
Context: “slang”
(noun) it can also mean someone’s talk or words, often used when someone is chatting a lot. If someone is running their mouth and talking a lot, you might say they are using their jaw a lot.
Example
He really likes to use his jaw when telling stories.
Example
She wasn’t using her jaw much during the quiet meal.
Example
Why does he always use his jaw during class discussions?
Context: “informal communication”
(verb) to talk or chat, often used in a casual way. When you jaw, you're just hanging out and having a conversation without any pressure.
Example
We spent the afternoon jawing about our summer plans.
Example
They didn't jaw much at the party because it was too loud.
Example
Can we jaw for a bit before the movie starts?
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