Meaning

1 senses
  1. (Ireland, derogatory)An arrogant lower-class person, especially in Dublin; (hence), a Dubliner, especially as contrasted with someone from a rural area.

Origin

From Jack + -een (“little”), from Jack being a common English name.

From Jack + -een (“little”), from Jack being a common English name.

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Forms

plural: jackeens

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
jackeen — meaning, examples, forms, synonyms | Krumeto