Jansenism
Meaning unknown, but any reference to it is swank.
Letter J
John Bull
When an Englishman's name is not known, he is called John Bull.
More from Letter J
Japan
Everything there is made of china.
Jasper
All vases in museums are of jasper.
Javelin
As good as a gun if you only know how to throw it.
Jealousy
Always preceded by "frenzied." Fearsome passion. Eyebrows that meet in the middle a sign of jealousy.
Jesuits
Have a hand in every revolution. Nobody has any idea how numerous they are. Do not refer to the "battle of the Jesuits."