jackal
word
Definition
A jackal is a wild animal like a small wolf, found mainly in Africa and Asia, known for scavenging and hunting in packs.
Usage & Nuances
"Jackal" is literal for the animal, but can also be a metaphor for someone who does dishonest work for others. Used in both scientific and idiomatic contexts. Not common in everyday conversation outside wildlife topics.
Spanish: chacalPortuguese (BR): chacalPortuguese (PT): chacalChinese (Simplified): 豺Chinese (Traditional): 豺狼Hindi: सियारArabic: ابن آوىBengali: শিয়ালRussian: шакалJapanese: ジャッカルVietnamese: linh cẩuKorean: 자칼Turkish: çakalUrdu: بگلاIndonesian: jakal
Example Sentences
A jackal looks like a small wolf.
basic
Jackals hunt together in groups at night.
basic
The jackal lives in Africa and Asia.
basic
You could hear a jackal howling in the distance last night.
natural
People sometimes call a selfish person a "jackal".
natural
The story described the clever tricks of a jackal in the forest.
natural