n. pl. jin·goes One who vociferously supports one's country, especially one who supports a belligerent foreign policy; a chauvinistic patriot. adj. 1. Of or relating to a chauvinistic patriot. 2. Characterized by chauvinistic patriotism. interj. Used for emphasis or to express surprise: By jingo, I'm leaving here in spite of the blizzard. [From the phrase by jingo, used in the refrain of a bellicose 19th-century English music-hall song, from alteration of JESUS.] jingo·ish adj. |
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