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
1
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."
2
Slang for a chimpanzee.
"The zoo's jocko delighted in swinging from tire to tire."
How to use jocko
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- jockos, jockoes
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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.
