Jot — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈjät/

Meaning & Definition of Jot

Jot (noun)

  1. the least bit, iota

Jot (verb)

  1. to write briefly or hurriedly, set down in the form of a note

Jot (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the smallest amount or part imaginable

    "it's obvious that he doesn't have a jot of interest in history"

    similar: beans, bubkes, continental, damn, darn, diddly (slang), diddly-squat (slang), doodley-squat, fig, ghost, hoot, iota, lick, modicum, rap, squat (slang), syllable, tittle, whit, whoop
    related: ace, bit, crumb, dab, driblet, glimmer, hint, little, mite, nip, ounce, particle, peanuts, pin, ray, scrap, scruple, semblance, shade, shadow, shred, skosh, smidgen, snap, speck, spot, sprinkling, strain, streak, suspicion, touch, trace

Related Entry: Jot (down) (verb)

Jot (down) is a different word from Jot. The synonyms below are for jot (down), not for jot.

  1. to make a written note of

    "I'll jot down the message"

    similar: log, mark, note, put down, record, register, report, set down, take down, write down
    related: chronicle, minute, transcribe, enregister, enter, inscribe, chalk (up), notch, score

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jot

The most common words with a similar meaning to Jot:

Slang: diddly, diddly-squat, squat
beans, bubkes, continental, damn, darn, doodley-squat, fig, ghost, hoot, iota, lick, modicum, rap, syllable, tittle, whit, whoop

Related Words for Jot

ace, bit, crumb, dab, driblet, glimmer, hint, little, mite, nip, ounce, particle, peanuts, pin, ray, scrap, scruple, semblance, shade, shadow, shred, skosh, smidgen, snap, speck, spot, sprinkling, strain, streak, suspicion

Word Forms of Jot

Inflections: jotted, jotting

Origin & Etymology of Jot

Latin iota, jota iota

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Jot

What does "Jot" mean?

"Jot" means the least bit, iota. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the least bit, iota.

What is another word for "Jot"?

Other words for "Jot" include beans, bubkes, continental, damn, darn, diddly, diddly-squat and doodley-squat. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Jot" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Jot"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jot". Common alternatives include beans, bubkes, continental, damn, darn, diddly, diddly-squat, doodley-squat, fig and ghost.

What is a slang word for "Jot"?

Slang words for "Jot" include diddly, diddly-squat and squat.

How do you use "Jot" in a sentence?

Examples of "Jot" in a sentence: "it's obvious that he doesn't have a jot of interest in history".

Is "Jot" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Jot" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Jot"?

"Jot" is pronounced /ˈjät/.

What is the origin of the word "Jot"?

"Jot" comes from Latin iota, jota iota. First known use: 15th century.