noun
Jacky
JA-kee
noun
1
An informal nickname for Jack, Jacques, or John.
"Everyone at the pub knew him only as Jacky."
2
A sailor, especially in older British slang.
"The old jackies swapped stories about their years at sea."
How to Use Jacky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal nickname, or old slang for a sailor.
Word Forms
Jackies plural, jackies plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Jacky”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Everyone at the pub knew him only as _____.
Etymology
Formed from "Jack" plus the diminutive ending "-y."