By jingo

interjection

Used to express surprise or strong emphasis.

By jingo, you've done it!
Visual representation of "by jingo" - Used to express surprise or strong emphasis.

Often appears as...

  • by jingo
  • we've won!

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

interjection

Used as a mild oath or to express strong political support or patriotism.

They were shouting 'by jingo' after the candidate's speech.
Visual representation of "by jingo" - Used as a mild oath or to express strong political support or patriotism.

Often appears as...

  • by jingo
  • he's right!

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

interjection

Used to express surprise or strong emphasis.

By jingo, you've done it!
Visual representation of "by jingo" - Used to express surprise or strong emphasis.

Often appears as...

  • by jingo
  • we've won!

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

interjection

Used as a mild oath or to express strong political support or patriotism.

They were shouting 'by jingo' after the candidate's speech.
Visual representation of "by jingo" - Used as a mild oath or to express strong political support or patriotism.

Often appears as...

  • by jingo
  • he's right!

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "by jingo"
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Expressing Astonishment

Use 'by jingo' to show you're extremely surprised or impressed by something unexpected.

Illustration for Expressing Astonishment
By jingo, I can't believe the prices!
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Archaic Expression

'By jingo' sounds old-fashioned, so it’s often used to create a humorous or nostalgic effect.

Illustration for Archaic Expression
By jingo, this gramophone still works!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Reference

This phrase is British and may not be understood elsewhere, especially by young people or in informal contexts.

Illustration for Cultural Reference
By jingo, you've captured the British spirit!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Astonishment

Use 'by jingo' to show you're extremely surprised or impressed by something unexpected.

Illustration for Expressing Astonishment
By jingo, I can't believe the prices!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Archaic Expression

'By jingo' sounds old-fashioned, so it’s often used to create a humorous or nostalgic effect.

Illustration for Archaic Expression
By jingo, this gramophone still works!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Reference

This phrase is British and may not be understood elsewhere, especially by young people or in informal contexts.

Illustration for Cultural Reference
By jingo, you've captured the British spirit!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Astonishment

Use 'by jingo' to show you're extremely surprised or impressed by something unexpected.

Illustration for Expressing Astonishment
By jingo, I can't believe the prices!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Archaic Expression

'By jingo' sounds old-fashioned, so it’s often used to create a humorous or nostalgic effect.

Illustration for Archaic Expression
By jingo, this gramophone still works!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Reference

This phrase is British and may not be understood elsewhere, especially by young people or in informal contexts.

Illustration for Cultural Reference
By jingo, you've captured the British spirit!
Visual representation of the word "By jingo"

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