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- [jing-goh]
- /ˈdʒɪŋ goʊ/
- /ˈʤɪŋgəʊ/
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- [jing-goh]
- /ˈdʒɪŋ goʊ/
Definitions of jingo word
- noun plural jingo a person who professes his or her patriotism loudly and excessively, favoring vigilant preparedness for war and an aggressive foreign policy; bellicose chauvinist. 1
- noun plural jingo English History. a Conservative supporter of Disraeli's policy in the Near East during the period 1877–78. 1
- adjective jingo of jingoes. 1
- adjective jingo characterized by jingoism. 1
- idioms jingo by jingo!, Informal. (an exclamation used to emphasize the truth or importance of a foregoing statement, or to express astonishment, approval, etc.): I know you can do it, by jingo! 1
- noun jingo A vociferous supporter of policy favoring war, especially in the name of patriotism. 1
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Origin of jingo
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; orig. conjurer's call hey jingo appear! come forth! (opposed to hey presto hasten away!), taken into general use in the phrase by Jingo, euphemism for by God; chauvinistic sense from by Jingo in political song supporting use of British forces against Russia in 1878
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Parts of speech for Jingo
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jingo popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jingo
noun jingo
- belligerent — A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive.
- chauvinist — a person who is aggressively and blindly patriotic, especially one devoted to military glory.
- jingoist — the spirit, policy, or practice of jingoes; bellicose chauvinism.
- militarist — a person imbued with militarism.
- warmonger — a person who advocates, endorses, or tries to precipitate war.
Antonyms for jingo
noun jingo
- dove — an act or instance of diving.
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