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jackeen

/dʒæˈkiːn/

/dʒæˈkin/

jackeennoun

jackeens

/dʒæˈkiːn/

/dʒæˈkin/

Translations

житель Дублина

The jackeen was proud of his city's rich history.

Житель Дублина гордился богатой историей своего города.

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Definitions

A derogatory term for a person from Dublin, Ireland, often implying that they are pretentious or overly concerned with urban sophistication.

The rural villagers often referred to the city visitors as jackeens, mocking their city ways.

A native or inhabitant of Dublin, especially one regarded as anglicized or politically pro-British (derogatory, historical).

In the early 20th century, rural nationalists distrusted the jackeens who worked for the British administration.

Synonyms

Dublin resident

Dublin native

jackeenadjective

more jackeen

Comp.

most jackeen

Super.

/dʒæˈkiːn/

/dʒæˈkin/

Used attributively to describe something characteristic of Dublin or its inhabitants, often derogatory

Definitions

Relating to Dublin or its people in a manner perceived as affected, pretentious, or overly Anglicized; characteristic of a jackeen (derogatory).

The comedian slipped into a jackeen accent for his city character.

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