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jawed

|jawed|

B2

/dʒɔːd/

(jaw)

lower face part

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
jawjawsjawsjawedjawedjawing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'jaw' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'jowe', where 'jowe' meant 'cheek or jaw'.

Historical Evolution

'jowe' transformed into the modern English word 'jaw'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'cheek or jaw', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to talk or chat'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'jaw'.

He jawed with his friend for hours.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/30 02:32