noun

jocko

Jocko (noun) means a decorative lawn ornament shaped like a groom holding a lantern, historically depicting a Black stable hand. Example: “An old jocko statue still stood at the end of the driveway.”

noun

A decorative lawn ornament shaped like a groom holding a lantern, historically depicting a Black stable hand.

"An old jocko statue still stood at the end of the driveway."

Slang for a chimpanzee.

"The zoo's jocko delighted in swinging from tire to tire."

How to use jocko

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither an old-style lawn statue (now considered offensive due to its racial origins) or slang for a chimp.

When to use it

The lawn-ornament sense has racist historical connotations and is largely avoided today.

Word forms

jockos plural, jockos plural, jockoes plural

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Etymology

A variant of Jacko.

Frequently asked questions

What does “jocko” mean?

The word “jocko” means a decorative lawn ornament shaped like a groom holding a lantern, historically depicting a Black stable hand. In plain terms, either an old-style lawn statue (now considered offensive due to its racial origins) or slang for a chimp.

How do you use “jocko” in a sentence?

Here is “jocko” used in a sentence: “An old jocko statue still stood at the end of the driveway.”

What part of speech is “jocko”?

“Jocko” is a noun.

How many meanings does “jocko” have?

“Jocko” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a decorative lawn ornament shaped like a groom holding a lantern, historically depicting a Black stable hand.