jealous
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Meaning · English
To harass or attack (somebody) out of jealousy.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If I go back, he starts his jealousing again. Drinking and jealousing.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jealous” mean?
To harass or attack (somebody) out of jealousy.
Is “jealous” formal or informal?
jealous is generally slang.