JINGO


Meaning of JINGO in English

I. interjection Etymology: probably euphemism for Jesus Date: 1694 — used as a mild oath usually in the phrase by ~ II. noun (plural ~es) Etymology: from the fact that the phrase by ~ appeared in the refrain of a chauvinistic song Date: 1878 one characterized by ~ism, ~ish adjective

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