Jellyfish

Word JELLYFISH
Character 9
Hyphenation jel ly fish
Pronunciations /ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/

Definitions and meanings of "Jellyfish"

What do we mean by jellyfish?

Any of numerous usually free-swimming marine cnidarians of the class Scyphozoa, characteristically having a gelatinous, tentacled, often bell-shaped medusa stage as the dominant phase of its life cycle. noun

Any of various similar or related cnidarians. noun

One who lacks force of character; a weakling. noun

A popular name of many kinds of acalephs, medusas, sea-blubbers, or sea-nettles: so called from the soft, gelatinous structure. noun

Any one of the acalephs, esp. one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance. See medusa and acaleph. noun

Almost transparent aquatic being; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance. noun

Any of numerous usually marine and free-swimming coelenterates that constitute the sexually reproductive forms of hydrozoans and scyphozoans noun

Large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles noun

An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

A free-swimming aquatic creature. It starts life as a larva, which attatches itself to a rock or other solid substance and develops into a polyp; eventually the polyp grows into the familiar bell-shaped organism. Most jellyfish have tentacles and a basic nervous system, though they lack more complicated organs, and they are allegedly composed of about 95% water. They usually catch their prey by brushing potential victims with their poison-spouting, long tentacles, which can be anywhere from inches to several feet long. Pl. jellyfish Slang: various sex acts. Urban Dictionary

An adjective used to describe anything at all. Seriously, anything. It adapts to any situation, leaving people curious as to the meaning. It is meaningless, which makes it oh so meaningful. (It's also a gnarls barkley sea creature that stings you and whatnot) Urban Dictionary

N., a statement that sounds like a compliment but, the more you think about it, the more it stings like an insult. So named because, like a jellyfish, you don't feel it at first, but the longer you leave it on, the more it stings. Urban Dictionary

When someone takes greens from a bowl, this is the term to describe the smoke that rises off the bowl that resembles a jellyfish Urban Dictionary

The thing that keeps from swimming in the sea Urban Dictionary

To ejaculate. to produce seamen as a result of stimulous Urban Dictionary

An inspection used when you are either highly intoxicated or just unsure of your targets sex. It is performed by cuping the right hand upwards, placing it in the genital area and finally wiggling your fingers to resemble the motion of a Jellyfish. Eel Cave = Girl Swordfish = guy. Urban Dictionary

Group of sober people who follow the String Cheese Incident. Like the Wharfrats to the Dead. Urban Dictionary

A type of high five in which the two participants high five, snap, and pull back their hands in a jellyfish-like motion. Urban Dictionary

A free-swimming coelenterate that has a jellylike body and tentacles; they can sting prey. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Jellyfish

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The word "jellyfish" in example sentences

The term "jellyfish" often is used to denote weakness. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The term "jellyfish" encompasses two different groups: Cnidaria, animals ❋ Unknown (2011)

From the edge, which emit green light when the jellyfish is agitated, Shimomura isolated a protein. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The Telegraph reports that: "An 'immortal' jellyfish is swarming through the world's oceans, according to scientists." ❋ Not A Sheep (2009)

This deadly species of jellyfish is only found in certain areas of the world, mainly in Australia. 6 There have been over 60 deaths from C. fleckeri in tropical Australia over the last century. 11 The early systemic symptoms of envenomation include dizziness, confusionand agitation and unconsciousness and can occur within minutes. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Chironex fleckeri of the chirodropid species, also known as the sea wasp or the box jellyfish, is considered the most deadly jellyfish in the world. 3 Stings from its tentacles cause an erythematous whipped appearance on the skin and may result in blackening and necrosis in the area. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The jellyfish is part of the cnidarians, the family relationship of which is depicted in the figure on the left (click on image to view it in full scale). ❋ Unknown (2005)

They were far out of the course of steamers, and saw no craft of any kind, save fleets of "Portuguese men-o'-war," as Joe Swanson and the others called the jellyfish squadrons. ❋ Elliott Whitney (N/A)

It's a certain kind of jellyfish, which is collected, then laid out in the sun with salt, until it solidifies. ❋ Mac (2007)

The jellyfish is a skydiver whose shoot didn't open. ❋ Alex Austin (2011)

Rachael Shardlow, a 10-year-old Australian girl, may have rewritten medical history after she survived a sting by a box jellyfish, which is considered the world's most venomous creature. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Rachael Shardlow, a 10-year-old Australian girl, may have rewritten medical history after she survived a sting by a box jellyfish, which is considered the world ❋ Unknown (2010)

Marine biologist Ferdinando Boero got himself transferred to a lab in California so he could meet Frank Zappa, his musical hero, by naming a jellyfish after him. ❋ Matthew Guerrieri (2007)

I think the jellyfish were my favorite at the Maui aquarium. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The participant died after being pulled unconscious from the Hudson River causing speculation that a jellyfish was the culprit. ❋ Unknown (2008)

From what some competitors in the article said, the jellyfish were a benefit. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2008)

One of these is the box jellyfish, which is the most venomous jellyfish in the world. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Sometimes, during [low tide], one [sees] jellyfish [lining] the shores. ❋ Tomato-greens (2006)

Man, [that slut] is [lookin] totally jellyfish! Hell yeah! I don't know, I felt like [the yams] were a little too jellyfish this year. ❋ Eed258 (2009)

Chick #1: She [was like], "You actually look nice today," and [I was like], "Thanks." But then [I'm like], what the fuck was the purpose of "actually"? Was she saying I don't usually look nice? Chick #2: She said a total jellyfish to you, bitch. ❋ Nappy Pappy (2008)

bob: yo man [hit that shit] hard, you got [greens]. joe: nice. *takes hit* bob: [oh damn], nice jellyfish ❋ Aceshigh1091 (2008)

Not [goin'] [in there's] a [fuckin'] jellyfish there ❋ Supreme Leader Of Fucking (2019)

Did you [use a condom]? No, I just pulled out and [jellyfished] all over her [milk wagons]. ❋ Windsor (2005)

Guy1: Dude that bitch is kinda hot. Guy2: [Noway] man, I was drunk last night and I [Jellyfished] her. Guy1: So? Guy2: [Swordfish]! ❋ Arggh (2005)

"Meet me at [the Jellyfish] [meeting] at set [break]" ❋ Krash.burner (2008)

Person 1: Hey man, [wassup]?! Person 2: [Not much], bro! [Jellyfish]! *Jellyfish* ❋ HarveyLadder (2010)

[Let's get] some jellyfish [Patrick star]. ❋ JulianDB (2017)

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