"jects" meaning in English

See jects in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Clipping of projects. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|projects}} Clipping of projects Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} jects pl (plural only)
  1. (US, slang) A multi-story low-income housing development; projects. Tags: US, plural, plural-only, slang Categories (topical): Housing Synonyms: 'jects
    Sense id: en-jects-en-noun-e-UNssqc Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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