Jingo
noun
A person who expresses strong and over the top love for their country and is in favor of an aggressive foreign policy.
John's jingo attitude often led him to support every military decision made by his country, no matter the context.
Often appears as...
- jingo attitude
- jingo behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Showing or relating to an extreme patriotism and a warlike foreign policy.
His jingo speeches full of national pride and bellicose rhetoric often roused his audience.
Often appears as...
- jingo nationalism
- jingo sentiment
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who expresses strong and over the top love for their country and is in favor of an aggressive foreign policy.
John's jingo attitude often led him to support every military decision made by his country, no matter the context.
Often appears as...
- jingo attitude
- jingo behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Showing or relating to an extreme patriotism and a warlike foreign policy.
His jingo speeches full of national pride and bellicose rhetoric often roused his audience.
Often appears as...
- jingo nationalism
- jingo sentiment
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often used to criticize someone's excessive patriotism, implying it's unreasonable or aggressive.
The debate turned tense when Mark was labeled a jingo for his extreme views.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Usage
Common in political discussions to describe those favoring military action.
During the election, the candidate's jingo stance became a hot topic.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution with Usage
Use carefully; calling someone a jingo can be offensive and provoke an argument.
I wouldn't openly call him a jingo unless you're ready for a heated debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often used to criticize someone's excessive patriotism, implying it's unreasonable or aggressive.
The debate turned tense when Mark was labeled a jingo for his extreme views.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Usage
Common in political discussions to describe those favoring military action.
During the election, the candidate's jingo stance became a hot topic.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution with Usage
Use carefully; calling someone a jingo can be offensive and provoke an argument.
I wouldn't openly call him a jingo unless you're ready for a heated debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often used to criticize someone's excessive patriotism, implying it's unreasonable or aggressive.
The debate turned tense when Mark was labeled a jingo for his extreme views.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Usage
Common in political discussions to describe those favoring military action.
During the election, the candidate's jingo stance became a hot topic.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution with Usage
Use carefully; calling someone a jingo can be offensive and provoke an argument.
I wouldn't openly call him a jingo unless you're ready for a heated debate.
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Quote examples
Gore Vidal
American Novelist
Jack Kennedy very much enjoyed Fletcher Knebel's thriller 'Seven Days in May,' later a film. The story: a jingo based on the real-life Admiral Arthur Radford plans a military coup to take over the White House.
Quote examples
Gore Vidal
American Novelist
Jack Kennedy very much enjoyed Fletcher Knebel's thriller 'Seven Days in May,' later a film. The story: a jingo based on the real-life Admiral Arthur Radford plans a military coup to take over the White House.
Example 1 of 1
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