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jack4

Pronunciation: /dʒak/

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Definition of jack

adjective

[predic.] Australian informal

tired of or bored with someone or something:people are getting jack of strikes

Origin:

late 19th century: from jack up 'give up'

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Definition of jack in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

jacaranda
jacinth
jack ¹
jack ²
jack ³
jack ⁴
jack arch
jack bean
jack chain
Jack cheese
Jack Frost

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adjective

maintained in a neat and clean condition …

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