noun
Jacky
JA-kee
Jacky (noun) means an informal nickname for Jack, Jacques, or John. Example: “Everyone at the pub knew him only as Jacky.”
noun
1
An informal nickname for Jack, Jacques, or John.
"Everyone at the pub knew him only as Jacky."
2
A sailor, especially in older British slang.
"The old jackies swapped stories about their years at sea."
How to use Jacky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal nickname, or old slang for a sailor.
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Etymology
Formed from "Jack" plus the diminutive ending "-y."
Rhymes for Jacky
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What does “Jacky” mean?
The word “Jacky” means an informal nickname for Jack, Jacques, or John. In plain terms, an informal nickname, or old slang for a sailor.
How do you pronounce “Jacky”?
“Jacky” is pronounced JA-kee (/ˈd͡ʒæki/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jacky” in a sentence?
Here is “Jacky” used in a sentence: “Everyone at the pub knew him only as Jacky.”
What part of speech is “Jacky”?
“Jacky” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Jacky” have?
“Jacky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal nickname for Jack, Jacques, or John.
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