Jas vs. Jay — What's the Difference?

Plural of ja

A jay is any of several species of medium-sized, usually colorful and noisy, passerine birds in the crow family, Corvidae. The evolutionary relationships between the jays and the magpies are rather complex.

A bird of the crow family with boldly patterned plumage, typically having blue feathers in the wings or tail.

A person who talks at length in a foolish or impertinent way.

The letter j.

Any of various birds of several genera in the family Corvidae, usually brightly colored and often having a loud, harsh call. Also called jaybird.

An overly talkative person; a chatterbox.

Any of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus, Cyanocitta, Aphelocoma, Perisoreus, Cyanocorax, Gymnorhinus, Cyanolyca, Ptilostomus, and Calocitta, allied to the crows, but smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely coloured, usually having a crest, and often noisy.

Any of various other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.

The Indian roller, Coracias benghalensis.

Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Graphium.

(archaic) A dull or ignorant person. It survives today in the term jaywalking.

(obsolete) Promiscuous woman; prostitute.

(slang) A marijuana cigarette; a joint.

Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to Garrulus, Cyanocitta, and allied genera of the family Corvidae. They are allied to the crows, but are smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely colored, and usually have a crest.

United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)

Crested largely blue bird