jingo

1 of 2

interjection

jin·go ˈjiŋ-(ˌ)gō

Synonyms of jingo next

—used as a mild oath usually in the phrase by jingo

jingo

2 of 2

noun

plural jingoes

: one characterized by jingoism

jingoish

ˈjiŋ-(ˌ)gō-ish

adjective

Examples of jingo in a Sentence

Noun a jingo who thought other countries should automatically follow his country's policies the often bitter rhetoric between the jingoes and the committed pacifists

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

probably euphemism for Jesus

Noun

from the fact that the phrase by jingo appeared in the refrain of a chauvinistic song

First Known Use

Interjection

1694, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of jingo was in 1694

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“Jingo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jingo. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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Kids Definition

jingo

noun

jin·go

ˈjiŋ-gō

plural jingoes

: a person who favors a warlike policy toward other countries

jingoism

-ˌiz-əm

noun

jingoistic

ˌjiŋ-gō-ˈis-tik

adjective

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jingo

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