jacky
word
Definition
'Jacky' is most commonly used as a given name, usually for a person, sometimes a nickname or informal version of 'Jack' or 'Jacqueline'. Rarely, it is used in slang for a jacket.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always a personal name; rarely used as slang for 'jacket' in very informal speech. Always capitalized as a name. Check context—can be male or female. Not interchangeable with 'Jackie', which is more common for women.
Spanish: Jacky (nombre propio) - chaqueta (forma coloquial, poco común)Portuguese (BR): Jacky (nome próprio) - jaqueta (gíria rara)Portuguese (PT): Jacky (nome próprio) - casaco (gíria incomum)Chinese (Simplified): Jacky(人名)Chinese (Traditional): Jacky(人名)Hindi: जैकी (नाम)Arabic: جاكي (اسم علم)Bengali: জ্যাকিRussian: ДжекиJapanese: ジャッキーVietnamese: JackyKorean: 재키Turkish: Jacky - ceket (argo)Urdu: جیکیIndonesian: Jacky - jaket (slang)
Example Sentences
Hey Jacky, are you coming to the party tonight?
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Jacky is my best friend.
basic
Have you met Jacky before?
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Jacky loves to read comics.
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Everyone calls her Jacky, but her full name is Jacqueline.
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This old jacky won't keep me warm in winter!
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