jingo
a person who professes their patriotism loudly and excessively, favoring vigilant preparedness for war and an aggressive foreign policy; bellicose chauvinist.
English History. a Conservative supporter of British Prime Minister Disraeli's policy in Turkey during the period 1877–78.
of jingoes.
characterized by jingoism.
Idioms about 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!
Origin of jingo
1Words Nearby jingo
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How to use jingo in a sentence
There's the coach, by jingo, three bays and a grey—no chance of the box—is this a hat?
Frank Fairlegh | Frank E. SmedleyBy the Living jingo, sir, that was a lucky thought of yours to order us to board this ship first!
A Middy of the King | Harry CollingwoodMotteux, in his “Rabelais,” is the first to use “by jingo,” translating par dieu.
Without being an offensive and blatant jingo, I think he is content to be an American.
Essays on Modern Novelists | William Lyon PhelpsIn fact, Long Cecil had accentuated what is known in vulgar parlance as the jingo spirit.
The Siege of Kimberley | T. Phelan
British Dictionary definitions for jingo
/ (ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊ) /
a loud and bellicose patriot; chauvinist
jingoism
by jingo an exclamation of surprise
Origin of jingo
1Derived forms of jingo
- jingoish, adjective
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