jingo

noun

One who vociferously supports one’s country, especially one who supports a belligerent foreign policy; a chauvinistic patriot.

adjective

Of or relating to a chauvinistic patriot.

adjective

Characterized by chauvinistic patriotism.

interjection

Used for emphasis or to express surprise.

To force to a certain course of action by the influence of the Jingo spirit, that is, an aggressive bellicose patriotism.

noun

A name used in the oath “by jingo,” sometimes extended to “by the living jingo”: as, I won’t do it, by jingo.

noun

[capitalized] A member of a section of the Conservative or Tory party in Great Britain which advocated a spirited foreign policy.

Belonging or relating to the Jingoes: as, the Jingo policy; Jingo bluster. See I., 2.

noun

A word used as a jocular oath.

noun

A statesman who pursues, or who favors, aggressive, domineering policy in foreign affairs; a bellicose superpatriot or chavinist.