jack

noun

ˈjak How to pronounce jack (audio)
Definition of jacknext
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as in cash
slang something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment I'd buy that watch, but I don't have the jack right now

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2
as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling a Portuguese ship flying the national jack

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as in guy
an adult male human being hey, jack, can you spare some change?

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as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel the streets of the old seaport were once full of jacks, harlots, and other dockside denizens

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as in pool
the total of the bets at stake at one time tension was mounting as the jack was getting bigger by the minute

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as in logger
a person whose job is to cut down trees we'll need to hire more jacks to get this forest cleared before winter

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Recent Examples of jack His winning cards were a jack, queen and king of diamonds. — Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025 Noah Smith, Tyler’s head flag football coach and Karen Smith’s husband, said the West Orange High junior is a jack of all trades who plays whatever position is needed to help the team win. — Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2025 Another hit is the Mediterranean, which features Italian squash, Greek olives, spinach, onions and three cheeses (Monterey jack, feta and ricotta). — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025 The left edge holds the power connector, USB Type-A and Type-C ports, an HDMI monitor port, and an audio jack. — Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack
  1. cash
  2. flag
  3. guy
  4. sailor
  5. pool
  6. logger
  7. coin
  8. banner
Noun
  • As an bonus, this would save the cash taking unnecessary detours to the federal government to pay bureaucrats, some of whom Elon Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) suspects to be curiously well-off indeed.
    — Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • In addition to the cash payments, victims may be eligible for one year of three-bureau identity theft protection, credit monitoring, and at least $1 million of fraud/identity theft insurance, the settlement website states.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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  • The co-stars playfully deciphered dating red flags and green flags with a Snow White twist.
    — Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
  • While the protesters deployed some nationalist imagery, wielding Serbian flags and photos of Jesus while following a mascot of the World War II royalist Gen. Draza Mihailovic, the overall vibe of the Belgrade bonanza was closer to Woodstock than the March on Washington.
    — Tiana Lowe Doescher, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of flag
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  • Had the pleasure of traveling, talking, crying, arguing, eating and hanging with this guy all over the globe ...
    — Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The Royals have a list of guys that can earn the role.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of guy
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  • But why is this all-American team of highly accomplished sailors, generously funded with Tommy Hilfiger on board, struggling?
    — Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The rebels have targeted over 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two vessels and killing four sailors.
    — Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of sailor
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  • Guests can unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments, including body scrubs, massages and facials, while enjoying the serene atmosphere by the outdoor pool or on the beach.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The pool quickly became a family affair and a huge part of Haggerty’s childhood.
    — Natalie Bennett, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of pool
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  • Hosted by logger Jared Douglas, who risks life and livelihood to harvest the most massive – and valuable – timber on Earth.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
  • But having seen much violence and death in his years as a logger, he’s tormented by the sense that darkness is following him around and some kind of punishment is coming his way.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Definition of logger
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  • Now, the coins divide perfectly, but still one coin remains.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • At the end of an X video on the death of his colleague, Jones also tries to sell coins and supplements which are on his website.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of coin
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  • People gathered later Wednesday near Istanbul’s police headquarters, carrying posters of the mayor and banners with his photo around their shoulders.
    — Mehmet Guzel and Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • With no streamer or network picking it up, the film found a home with Tom Ortenberg’s theatrical banner Briarcliff Entertainment.
    — Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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