jacko
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9.9
An offensive insulting name used to hurt or show disrespect
- noun
- Slur
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[insulto ofensivo]
- During the argument, she yelled at him, saying, 'Don't be such a jacko!'
Examples
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Cracko jacko!
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Calling him 'jacko' in front of everybody was completely unfair and disrespectful.
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Using 'jacko' as a slur only shows how intolerant some people can be.
Synonyms
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8.4
A person who acts very stupidly and annoys others
focuses on being an offensive slur rather than mocking only foolishness
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9.9
A small carved or toy monkey often used as a nickname for a person
is instead a hostile slur used to insult and dehumanize a person
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9.9
A bold, rough man who acts tough and may threaten others
serves as an offensive slur rather than a friendly or challenging address
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9.9
A rude, unpleasant person who treats others badly
is a derogatory nickname that is highly offensive and insulting
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9.9
An unpleasant person who is thought worthless
is a more severe slur used as a demeaning personal nickname
Antonyms
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Jacko has also been used as an insulting word formed the same way from Jack + -o, and it is considered highly 'offensive', so it should be avoided.