Jizz
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈdʒɪz/Rhymes: -ɪz
Origin 1
There are several theories as to the etymology of “jizzâ€:
- From the military term GIS ("general impression and shape").
- Possible contraction of just is (in the sense that a particular bird species “just is†that species).
Full definition of jizz
Noun
jizz
(uncountable)- (ornithology) The unique characteristics of a bird species that enable it to be immediately identified by an experienced birdwatcher who has seen that bird before and is familiar with its appearance and behaviour.
- 1922, T A Coward, "Bird Haunts and Nature Memories", London: Warne.A West Coast Irishman was familiar with the wild creatures which dwelt on or visited his rocks and shores; at a glance he could name them, usually correctly, but if asked how he knew them would reply ‘By their "jizz".’.
- 2009, Jeremy Mynott, "Birdscapes", Princeton and Oxford: Princeton University Press.Political cartoonists rely a lot on jizz. When a new president or prime minister comes into office it usually takes the cartoonists a little while to decide which features to select as field marks but they then stylise these in ways that make them instantly recognisable to the rest of us, even though they may be grossly exaggerated.
Origin 2
Variation or shortening of jism.
Derived terms
- jizz-mopper
- jizz fest
- jizz bandit