Whipjack
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /wɪpˈdʒæk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Whipjack is a noun meaning (obsolete, slang) A beggar who pretends to be a sailor.
Meaning
(obsolete, slang) A beggar who pretends to be a sailor.
Word Forms
- whipjacks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whip-jack, jack, jacky, jacker, crackerjack, skipjack.
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