jealous

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Meaning · English

To harass or attack (somebody) out of jealousy.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quấy rối hoặc tấn công vì ghen tị

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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.

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