jingo
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jin·go | \ ˈjiŋ-(ˌ)gō 
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\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
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jingoish \ ˈjiŋ-(ˌ)gō-ish \ adjective
\ adjective
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The first known use of jingo was in 1663
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