noun
Uncommon
blackjack
BLAKD-zhak
Blackjack (noun) means a short, heavy club with a flexible handle, used as a weapon. Example: “The guard carried a blackjack for protection.”
noun
1
A short, heavy club with a flexible handle, used as a weapon.
"The guard carried a blackjack for protection."
verb
1
To hit someone with a blackjack or similar weapon.
"“We cannot have you getting blackjacked and bound yet again.”"
— Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Water Dancer (2019)
"He was blackjacked from behind and robbed."
How to use blackjack
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small hand club used as a weapon, or the card game of the same name.
Common mistake
Also the name of the popular card game (aiming for a hand value of 21) — context makes clear which sense is meant.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- blackjacks
- Past tense
- blackjacked
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Etymology
From black plus jack, likely referring to the leather-covered club.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “blackjack” mean?
The word “blackjack” means a short, heavy club with a flexible handle, used as a weapon. In plain terms, a small hand club used as a weapon, or the card game of the same name.
How do you pronounce “blackjack”?
“Blackjack” is pronounced BLAKD-zhak (/ˈblækd͡ʒæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “blackjack” in a sentence?
Here is “blackjack” used in a sentence: “The guard carried a blackjack for protection.”
What part of speech is “blackjack”?
Depending on how it is used, “blackjack” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “blackjack” a common word?
“Blackjack” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “blackjack” have?
“Blackjack” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, heavy club with a flexible handle, used as a weapon.
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