Jayhawk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A native or inhabitant of the American state of Kansas.
  2. Someone associated with the University of Kansas, for example as a student, alum, or sports team member, or as a fan.
verb
  1. To steal.

Word forms

Jayhawk jayhawks jayhawking jayhawked

Etymology

From jayhawker. Re-imagined as a half-bluejay, half-sparrowhawk bird (one is the mascot of the University of Kansas).

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