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#1·Apr 27, 2026Global

(countable) ; (US politics) used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third president of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.

Clearly quite a number of past chief executives would have been TV washouts. Jefferson, for example, is acknowledged to have been a terrible public speaker, Madison an unimpressive little man in voice and appearance.
Origin: From . The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

Jefferson means: ; (US politics) used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third president of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

Jefferson means: ; (US politics) used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third president of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself.

Heard in the wild

  • “6: 🟦Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]D 7: 🟦Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]D 8: 🟦Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]D 9: 🟦Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]D 10: 🟦Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]D 11: 🟥Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]R 12: 🟦Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9]D”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “Jackie Pitt has been SPOTTED doing yoga with her parrot at Jefferson and Lincoln in Playa Vista!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “Joe Burrow und Justin Jefferson bei der Met Art Gala. Sehen aus wie aus einem Buddy-Cop-Film, die sich erst zsammstreiten mussten und sich jetzt in die Met Art Gala einschleichen”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “Jefferson Lewis will remain behind bars after his case came before a Northern Territory court for the first time. #national”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “Joe Burrow und Justin Jefferson bei der Met Art Gala. Sehen aus wie aus 2 Typen in einem Buddy-Cop-Film, die sich erst zsammstreiten mussten und sich jetzt in die Met Art Gala einschleichen”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026Global

(slang, US) A two-dollar bill.

"Gambling's not my form of masochism," said Carl. "Huh?" "So how much?" "The wad's mostly ones. Some Jeffersons. Two or three Abes."
Heard in the wild

  • “I-25 @ Jefferson 🕒 3:40 AM - 3:43 AM MT (6x speed) 🌡️ 46°F | Clear 📍: 35.141708,-106.595020”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “LZK issues Special Weather Statement [wind: 50 MPH, hail: 0.00 IN] for Arkansas, Desha, Jefferson, Lincoln, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie [AR] till 5:00 AM CDT at Wed, 06 May 2026 09:27:04 +0000 via IEMbot Additional Details Here.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “Special Weather Statement [wind: 50 MPH, hail: 0.00 IN] for Arkansas, Desha, Jefferson, Lincoln, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie [AR] till 5:00 AM CDT Link”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “"Wealth is just borrowed weather." Jefferson built a republic on that idea. Nathaniel Leery on what we owe — and what we stopped teaching. Letter on Noblesse Oblige blueribbonteam.com/blog/2026/05... #civics”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “"There are easier places to develop than Jefferson Street."”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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