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jacket

A protective or insulating cover for an object (e.g.

ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪtCurrent155 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

A protective or insulating cover for an object (e.g. a book, hot water tank, bullet.).

Cook the potatoes in their jackets.
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  • “You want to jacket? We'll talk some”

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

A piece of a person's suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat; coat (US).

: "I need to look up somebody's jacket."
Cluster: general
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  • “He was told to drape the jacket over his shoulder.. but that just comes off like he’s not wearing it, like it’s not fitted for him..”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Straight jacket or obituary STAT!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Depends on my mood! I shift between my racing jacket kid fit and things like the dress Cici gave me before she left. It's all dependent on my mood! I'm big on the cool jacket aesthetic though! COUNTER Q: What is a diaper type design you wish ABDL companies would make?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “RFK Jr wants to see me, and many other people like me who rely on mental health medication, dead. I don't want to give him the satisfaction, but if the worst ever happens, I want someone to drop my corpse on his Sentient Leather Jacket ass and try for a Crit.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Can he even button that jacket? 🤣”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.

Origin: From , diminutive of. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “1985: Clothing, Sportswear and Boyswear from Great Universal (+Adidas Tracksuit; Bmx Jog Suit; Challenge Tracksuit; Jog Suit; Active Sports Centre Sweatshirt; Adidas T-Shirt; Sweatshirt; Jog Trousers; Jog Jacket; Short Sleeve T-Shirt; and Athletic Shorts)”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I wish I had enough pretty privilege to think I can wear white boxer shorts with a long tail dinner jacket.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Glad you're all right mate, that must have been a heart-stopping moment. (and that's an excellent-looking jacket btw)”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Painting by Elisabeth McBrien ‘Black Jacket’ Oil on canvas. Size 16” x 20” 2018.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “⬇️ 75% BELOW MARKET The North Face · The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket Black Womens Size Large Full Zip… Size ? · Pre-owned - Good £29 (FMV ~£120) 🔗 View listing”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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