/
ˈdʒɪŋgəʊ/
n.
(pl. jingoes)
dated, chiefly derogatory a vociferous supporter of a patriotic war policy.
Phrase
- by jingo!
an exclamation of surprise.
Etymology
C17 (orig. a conjuror's word): from a popular song adopted by those supporting the sending of a British fleet into Turkish waters to resist Russia in 1878.
