SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

jousting

The correct spelling is jousting.

How to pronounce jousting

verb

IPA: /ˈdʒaʊstɪŋ/

Say it like: Jow-sti-ng

The correct spelling is jousting. To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.

Usage Examples

No usage examples in context are available for this word.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
  2. 2.To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally)
  3. 3.To touch penises while engaging in a sex act, especially oral sex.

noun

  1. 1.A medieval European sport in which mounted knights charged at each other bearing lances.
  2. 2.Any activity in which two people spar with each other verbally.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples