What does JADES mean?

Parts of Speech

Verb, Noun

Definitions

1. (Verb) To tire or wear out through overwork or overuse.
2. (Noun) A worn-out horse or a woman who is considered to be difficult to control or deal with.

Pronunciations

• US: /dʒeɪdz/
• UK: /dʒeɪdz/

Origin and Usage

The word "jades" originated from Middle English and Old French. As a verb, it means to tire or wear out through overwork or overuse. As a noun, it refers to a worn-out horse or a woman who is considered to be difficult to control or deal with.

Synonyms

• (Verb) Exhaust, fatigue, tire, wear out
• (Noun) Hag, shrew, termagant, virago

Related Words

• Beads
• Glade
• Hades
• Lades
• Shade

Example Sentences

• The long hike jaded him.
• She is a jade who is always complaining about something.