Definition of: Jingo

(jing′gō) noun plural ·goes
1. One who boasts of his patriotism and favors an aggressive foreign policy.
2. Brit. Originally, one of a party supporting Disraeli′s Near Eastern policy.
—by Jingo! A meaningless oath or ejaculation expressing strong conviction, surprise, etc.
—adjective Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Jingoes. [Origin uncertain]
—Jin′go·ish adjective
—Jin′go·ism noun
—Jin′go·ist noun
—Jin′go·is′tic adjective