Jewelry means: To make jewelry.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
jewelry
(intransitive) To make jewelry.
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BlueskyMay 2026
You can be disappointed that your favorite celebrities attended the Met Gala, but please remember that at least seven of them are there for the purpose of a high stakes jewelry heist.
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BlueskyMay 2026
The process of handcrafting a beautiful set of matching jewelry. - The Amor Collection by MDTC Jewelry. #craftsmanship #jewelry #skills #art
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BlueskyMay 2026
Ooo ❤️🩹🖤 yeah I’d burn that shit I won’t even touch clothes given to me by mine or jewelry
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BlueskyMay 2026
Plus so much in between: jewelry made from band used strings, signed drumheads, even a commemorative S&M2 violin! As always, all items include a Certificate of Authenticity, and all proceeds raised benefit the #Month…
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BlueskyMay 2026
Dog Love Earrings, Hearts Lightweight Wood Crystals Handmade Jewelry bit.ly/DogLoveSD1 #cctag @shadowdogdesigns.bsky.social
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(intransitive) To make jewelry.
He was using all the arts of barbering, livery stabling, jewelrying, oratorying, and tailoring.
For parents
Jewelry means: To make jewelry.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
For ESL learners
jewelry means: To make jewelry.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
Cluster: general
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“You can be disappointed that your favorite celebrities attended the Met Gala, but please remember that at least seven of them are there for the purpose of a high stakes jewelry heist.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“The process of handcrafting a beautiful set of matching jewelry. - The Amor Collection by MDTC Jewelry. #craftsmanship #jewelry #skills #art”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Ooo ❤️🩹🖤 yeah I’d burn that shit I won’t even touch clothes given to me by mine or jewelry”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Plus so much in between: jewelry made from band used strings, signed drumheads, even a commemorative S&M2 violin! As always, all items include a Certificate of Authenticity, and all proceeds raised benefit the #MonthOfGiving campaign.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Dog Love Earrings, Hearts Lightweight Wood Crystals Handmade Jewelry bit.ly/DogLoveSD1 #cctag @shadowdogdesigns.bsky.social”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(intransitive) To adorn with jewelry or make into jewelry.
The members of this family have an honest and honorable record in their dealings and relations in every way, preferring the peaceful calling of farming, poultrying, and jewelrying; with a home of many comforts and enjoyments.
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“Thank you! I don’t actually wear jewelry that often, so I’ve only made a few things. But when you have rocks this pretty, it’s hard to go wrong.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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Why is this section here?
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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