Definitions

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  • proper noun trademark A game where players take turns to remove wooden blocks from a stack formed brickwise, the loser being the player whose actions cause the tower to fall.

Etymologies

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The manufacturers assert that jenga is the Swahili verb "to build".

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Examples

  • JENGA® DONKEY KONG ™: Collector's Edition is appropriate for ages 6 and older and appeals to Jenga and Donkey Kong fans everywhere.

    GoNintendo.com Podcast 2008

  • Freak Party Jenga is a riot, especially by our rules (at various unrelated points, I had someone kissing my ass, I had to lick all players 'cleavage, and I was forced to kiss caliban ... all I'll say is be careful what rules you agree to ...).

    I Give Up caliban 2001

  • "Jenga" - where you take it in turns until someone makes the tower fall over.

    Sega Nerds 2009

  • You bring your bargain toy home, only to discover afterwards that what you bought is not an actual "Jenga" brand game, but instead, a clever hand-carved knock-off.

    The Toque 2009

  • "If it doesn't say 'Jenga' somewhere on the package, that in itself should be a strong indication that you are looking at a fake," said Amir Imaj, who represents the legal trademarks of Jenga, as well as other wooden block products, such as Tinker Toys, Pick Up Stix, and Lincoln Logs.

    The Toque 2009

  • You bring your bargain toy home, only to discover afterwards that what you bought is not an actual "Jenga" brand game, but instead, a clever hand-carved knock-off.

    The Toque 2009

  • "If it doesn't say 'Jenga' somewhere on the package, that in itself should be a strong indication that you are looking at a fake," said Amir Imaj, who represents the legal trademarks of Jenga, as well as other wooden block products, such as Tinker Toys, Pick Up Stix, and Lincoln Logs.

    The Toque 2009

  • "If it doesn't say 'Jenga' somewhere on the package, that in itself should be a strong indication that you are looking at a fake," said Amir Imaj, who represents the legal trademarks of Jenga, as well as other wooden block products, such as Tinker Toys, Pick Up Stix, and Lincoln Logs.

    The Toque 2009

  • You bring your bargain toy home, only to discover afterwards that what you bought is not an actual "Jenga" brand game, but instead, a clever hand-carved knock-off.

    The Toque 2009

  • "If it doesn't say 'Jenga' somewhere on the package, that in itself should be a strong indication that you are looking at a fake," said Amir Imaj, who represents the legal trademarks of Jenga, as well as other wooden block products, such as Tinker Toys, Pick Up Stix, and Lincoln Logs.

    The Toque 2009

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