Jingo

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

Definitions of jingo

noun a person who professes his or her patriotism loudly and excessively, favoring vigilant preparedness for war and an aggressive foreign policy; bellicose chauvinist

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a jingo playing on the radio.

A2 The jingo at the parade was very patriotic.

B1 The politician's speech was filled with jingoistic rhetoric.

B2 The jingoism of the crowd was palpable during the national anthem.

C1 The jingoistic fervor of the country's leaders led to aggressive foreign policies.

C2 The jingoistic propaganda spread by the government incited violence and division among the population.

Examples of jingo in a Sentence

formal The politician's jingoistic rhetoric appealed to the nationalist sentiments of the crowd.

informal I can't stand listening to that jingoistic talk show host.

slang Don't be such a jingo, just because you love your country doesn't mean you have to hate others.

figurative Her jingoistic attitude towards fashion trends is quite narrow-minded.

Grammatical Forms of jingo

• past tense: jingoes
• plural: jingoes
• comparative: more jingo
• superlative: most jingo
• present tense: jingo
• future tense: will jingo
• perfect tense: have jingoed
• continuous tense: is jingoing
• singular: jingo
• positive degree: jingo
• infinitive: to jingo
• gerund: jingoeing
• participle: jingoeing

Origin and Evolution of jingo

First Known Use: 1877 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'jingo' originated from the refrain of a patriotic British song during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, which went 'by jingo'. It was used to express aggressive nationalism or patriotism.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jingo' has evolved to refer to a person who professes their patriotism loudly and often aggressively, sometimes to the point of advocating for war or military action.