Jackie

American

[jak-ee] / ˈdʒæk i /

noun

a female given name, form of Jacqueline.
a male given name, form of Jack.

Jackie British

/ ˈdʒækɪ /

noun

a native Australian
native Australians collectively
to sit bolt upright, esp cheekily

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Finlayson and the Elevate co-founder Jackie Morgan said their consulting firm didn’t receive money from Arabella or any Chinese-backed fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Jackie said suspicion of police watching him made him leave.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“Beat LA” chants loud at Jackie Robinson Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

After walking off Oregon 3-2 on Sunday in Omaha to claim their first Big Ten tournament title, the Bruins will defend Jackie Robinson Stadium and push to make their second consecutive College World Series run.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

My stomach feels like Jackie Chan is inside, kicking up a storm.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

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