new jack
adjective
variants
or New Jack
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of new jack swing
new jack grooves
2
: of, relating to, or being urban, hip, and usually Black
the new jack generation
Examples of new jack in a Sentence
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Cheery new jack swing tunes played on invisible speakers.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
The project brings together the best of early ‘90s R&B too, highlighted by new jack stars SWV, Al B Sure!, and Jodeci members DeVante Swing and his younger brother Mr. Dalvin.
—Ade Adeniji, SPIN, 20 Mar. 2024
The first six announced acts also include new jack swing star Keith Sweat and 86-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and eight-time Grammy winner Buddy Guy, who will bring his farewell tour to the Free Stage in August.
—Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 7 June 2023
Megan Thee Stallion is getting into the Halloween spirit with some spooky new jack-o’-lantern photos.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2022
Talking to new jack rappers or singers was simple, but White was my first real legend.
—Michael Gonzales, Longreads, 10 June 2019
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
The project brings together the best of early ‘90s R&B too, highlighted by new jack stars SWV, Al B Sure!, and Jodeci members DeVante Swing and his younger brother Mr. Dalvin.
—Ade Adeniji, SPIN, 20 Mar. 2024
The first six announced acts also include new jack swing star Keith Sweat and 86-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and eight-time Grammy winner Buddy Guy, who will bring his farewell tour to the Free Stage in August.
—Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 7 June 2023
Megan Thee Stallion is getting into the Halloween spirit with some spooky new jack-o’-lantern photos.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2022
Talking to new jack rappers or singers was simple, but White was my first real legend.
—Michael Gonzales, Longreads, 10 June 2019
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Word History
Etymology
jack entry 1 (man, guy)
First Known Use
1987, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near new jack
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“New jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20jack. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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