How to Pronounce "jingo"
word
ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəʊ
JIN-go
dʒˈɪŋɡəʊ
JIN-goh
Definition
A jingo is a person who strongly believes their country is always right and supports aggressive actions, especially war, against other countries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəʊ
British English
dʒˈɪŋɡəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JIN-go
UK
JIN-goh
Listen in Context
He was called a jingo for always wanting to go to war.
Many people do not like a jingo's attitude toward other countries.
A jingo often thinks their country is better than all others.
You could hear the jingo in his voice whenever he talked about foreign policy.