jes·se noun alsojes·sieorjes·sy\ˈjesē, -si\ (pluraljessesalsojessies) Etymology: probably after Jesse, father of David in the Bible; from “And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse” (Isa 11:1 — AV) chiefly dialect: a severe scolding or beating < just as soon as I go home I'll give you jesse — Alice Cary >