noun
Jacko
JA-koh
Jacko (noun) means a casual nickname for someone named Jack or Jackson. Example: “His mates have called him Jacko since school.”
noun
1
A casual nickname for someone named Jack or Jackson.
"His mates have called him Jacko since school."
2
A large kingfisher-like bird native to Australia, known for its distinctive laughing call.
"A jacko cackled loudly from the gum tree at dawn."
How to use Jacko
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname for Jack, or an Australian bird known for its laughing call.
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Etymology
Formed from the name "Jack" plus the informal "-o" ending common in Australian and British nicknames.
Rhymes for Jacko
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What does “Jacko” mean?
The word “Jacko” means a casual nickname for someone named Jack or Jackson. In plain terms, a nickname for Jack, or an Australian bird known for its laughing call.
How do you pronounce “Jacko”?
“Jacko” is pronounced JA-koh (/ˈd͡ʒæ.koʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jacko” in a sentence?
Here is “Jacko” used in a sentence: “His mates have called him Jacko since school.”
What part of speech is “Jacko”?
“Jacko” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Jacko” have?
“Jacko” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a casual nickname for someone named Jack or Jackson.
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