JEAL

What Does JEAL Mean in a Text?

Definition of Jeal

When used in a text, "jeal" means jealous. Other abbreviations of jealous include: "jel," "jello," and "jelly."

Jealousy vs. Envy? Not the same thing: Jealousy is when you're scared someone might take what you have, like a friend, a partner, or your spotlight. While envy is when you want what someone else has, such as their style, skills, or success.

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"Jeal" is a contraction of the word jealous.

Summary of Key Points

Jeal
Definition:	Jealous
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at Jeal

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Jeal is a shortened version of the word "jealous," therefore it is a contraction. Contractions can be formed in a number of ways, including:

Omitting letters from the word (e.g., pct (percent), obv (obviously)).
Using letters from the start and end of the word (e.g., adds, Dr (Doctor)).
Using an apostrophe to replace a letter or letters (e.g., don't (do not), can't (cannot)).

For reasons of brevity in text-based conversations, contractions are rarely followed by periods/full stops and apostrophes are routinely omitted.