"jacko" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jackos [plural]
Etymology: From (laughing) jackass + -o. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|laughing jackass|-o|alt1=(laughing) jackass}} (laughing) jackass + -o Head templates: {{en-noun}} jacko (plural jackos)
  1. (Australia, informal) laughing kookaburra Tags: Australia, informal

Inflected forms

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