jingo - SAT Word

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jingo 
  ( SAT Prep - Sample Word )
This word "jingo" often comes up in the SAT. Of the choices below which is the closest in meaning?
One who vociferously supports one's country
protection
body
oral communication




Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'jingo':
  Of or relating to a chauvinistic patriot.
  One who vociferously supports one's country, especially one who supports a belligerent foreign policy; a chauvinistic patriot.
  Used for emphasis or to express surprise.
  Characterized by chauvinistic patriotism.

Synonyms of word 'jingo' :
 hundred-percenter
 patrioteer
 flag-waver
 chauvinist
 jingoist


Usage of the word 'jingo' in Sentences :
  So my plea is to stop the journalistic jingo and to start to think and report.

Usage of the word 'jingo' in popular media :


The New York Times   —
 jingo-go-ism. 5. unlike us, pope john paul ii has a facebook page that at least acknowledges it's an effort to promote his beatificatio.... read more ››



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