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Definition of jotter

jotter

/ˈdʒɑːtər/
jot · ter
Plural:jotters
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jotter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A small notebook, pad of paper, or school exercise book used for writing down quick notes or completing rough work.

Example

"The teacher asked the pupils to write their spelling words in the back of their jotters."

2

A person who writes down brief, hurried notes or memoranda.

Example

"As a habitual jotter of ideas, she never left home without a pen in her pocket."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for jotter

• Nearby Words

jostaberry
jostle
jot
jotter
jotting
joule
journal

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the verb 'jot' (derived from Latin 'iota' and Ancient Greek 'iōta', the smallest letter of the Greek alphabet) combined with the suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jotter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jotter
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