jingo
interjection
jin·go
| \ ˈjiŋ-(ˌ)gō
\
\
Definition of jingo
(Entry 1 of 2)
—used as a mild oath usually in the phrase by jingo
jingo
noun
plural jingoes
Definition of jingo (Entry 2 of 2)
: one characterized by jingoism
Other Words from jingo
Noun
jingoish
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ˈjiŋ-(ˌ)gō-ish
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adjective
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adjective
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“Jingo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jingo. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of jingo was in 1663
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