Jackal

Word JACKAL
Character 6
Hyphenation jack al
Pronunciations /ˈdʒækəl/

Definitions and meanings of "Jackal"

What do we mean by jackal?

Any of several mammals of the genus Canis of Africa, Asia, and southeast Europe, that are chiefly foragers feeding on plants, small animals, and occasionally carrion. noun

One who seeks to gain advantage or profit from the difficulties of another. noun

One who performs menial tasks for another. noun

A kind of wild dog somewhat resembling a fox, which inhabits Asia and Africa; one of several species of old-world fox-like Canidæ, of the genus Canis, as C. aureus of Asia, or C. anthus of Africa. noun

Hence Any one who does dirty work for another; one who meanly serves the purpose of another. noun

Any one of several species of carnivorous animals inhabiting Africa and Asia, related to the dog and wolf. They are cowardly, nocturnal, and gregarious. They feed largely on carrion, and are noted for their piercing and dismal howling. noun

One who does mean work for another's advantage, as jackals were once thought to kill game which lions appropriated. noun

Any of several wild canine species, native to the tropical Old World, smaller than a wolf. noun

A person who performs menial/routine tasks, dogsbody noun

A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator. noun

A jack (the playing card.) noun

To perform menial or routine tasks verb

Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair noun

Any of certain wild canids of the genus Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.

A person who performs menial/routine tasks, a dogsbody.

A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator.

A jack (the playing card).

An unathletic, freeloading valueless student at the University of Chicago, distinguished by their pretentiousness, self-entitlement, and general air of douchebaggery. A slightly migratory species, jackals inhabit the library during finals week, the dining hall during feeding times, and hibernate in their dorms in between. Unlike their territorial namesake, jackals are completely oblivious of others. They create large messes and romp about at all hours of the night, showing utter disregard towards athletes and people with worthwhile goals. Urban Dictionary

Unsavory people who won't hesitate to rob or kill you for your paper. Usually come out at night. Urban Dictionary

In Stewie Griffin's game of Pictionary with the neighbors Urban Dictionary

When your rub the clitoris with your thumb, you insert your index and middle finger in vagina, your ring finger is folded, and the little finger in the anus: your hands make the shape of a jackal, which is an animal Urban Dictionary

The mid-rank race of the convies in the game Halo. They use a shield to protect themselves. Urban Dictionary

A male version of cougar - a man who constantly dates women at least 20 years his junior. A predator who feeds on the young. Urban Dictionary

An older man that only has eyes for younger women, in an attempt to prove he's not ageing. Urban Dictionary

A broke down, unattractive older woman who preys on younger men!!! i.e. not all older women are "cougars" Urban Dictionary

A dievious or mishchievous person; someone who wishes ill-fate upon another. Urban Dictionary

Gang of misfits known to mark their territory with UNF (urine and feces). Sightings have been made around NYC, Pompton NJ, Washington DC, Lake Placid NY, HoCo and Dewey Beach. Respect their gangster at all times, they will make you go asleep. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Jackal

The word "jackal" in example sentences

People need government to work for them, and this jackal is pleased that he and his party have been able to halt operations and progress. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Over time, the best hybrids might have been much more wolf than jackal overall while retaining certain jackal behavioral characteristic. ❋ Darren Naish (2006)

Ventura says he's not seeking re-election because he doesn't want his family subjected to any more sniping from reporters, who he only half-jokingly suggested be required to wear the word jackal on their press passes. ❋ Unknown (2008)

“Sha’arhar” is the jackal from the Pehlevi Shagál or Shaghál. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The jackal is the most widely distributed top predator in the ecoregion. ❋ Unknown (2008)

BRYAN: The jackal is the god of embalming, so he is actually there to protect what is inside the box. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Singh calls it a wolf, but in his diary1 he notes that it was probably a type of jackal, which is common to that region, rather than a true wolf. ❋ Stanley Coren (2000)

Lower down a crocodile was lying on the bank sunning itself "Pull me out, pull me out!" called the jackal ❋ Cecil Henry Bompas (N/A)

He had been called a jackal by the papers -- but here were two who bore a clearer title to the name! ❋ Unknown (1909)

They were called jackal-eaters, and it was said that when an outsider was admitted to one of their bands he was given jackal's flesh to eat. ❋ Robert Vane Russell (1894)

Probably the jackal is the animal signified in almost all the passages in the Old Testament where the Hebrew term occurs. ❋ Unknown (1884)

"_A jackal is a man generally of good address_" 81 ❋ Kenneth [Illustrator] Frazier (1875)

Hamadan, and the jackal, which is found everywhere. ❋ George Rawlinson (1857)

It is true the jackal is a wolf in every respect, but only a small one; and there is no true wolf in Africa of the large kind, such as the gaunt robber of the Pyrenees, or his twin brother of America. ❋ Mayne Reid (1850)

The jackal is a social kind of dog, and a pack of hungry or excited jackals can howl in notes fit to pierce the ears of the deafest. ❋ Adam White (1848)

In the Armed Forces a lynx is a helicopter, but a jackal is a vehicle, rifles are not guns, submarines are boats and Royal Marines are not soldiers. ❋ By Patrick Hennessy (2011)

Mr. Hunter would award this distinction to the wolf; supposing also that the jackal is the same animal a step further advanced towards civilization, or perhaps the dog returned to its wild state. ❋ Edward Jesse (1824)

Fritz laughed at the learned professor, who knew the agouti immediately, and now called a jackal a golden fox! ❋ Johann David Wyss (1780)

The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) has its own "jackal" headline, and says the U.S. should "seriously consider suspending military cooperation with Turkey as a prelude to removing it from" NATO. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And, yes, even Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, a self-described "jackal," will be presumed innocent. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"I fucking hate [the Reg] during finals week, it's completely overrun by [jackals]" Student 1: "I don't have time to wait in line behind all these lazy hipster non-athlete dbags in [bartlett]" Student 2: "Yeah, fucking jackals" Wyatt: "Has anyone seen Dan today?" Cooper: "No, didn't you hear? he's doing 25-life for going on that jackal killing spree" Wyatt: "Damn. Well, can't blame him." ❋ DP's Thoughts (2010)

"I see them [jackals] waiting for me round [the corner], but they don't know I'm [strapped]" ❋ Flan (2005)

"[JACKAL]! A JACKAL!! IS IT A JACKAL? IT'S A JACKAL! A JACKAL! IT'S A JACKAL, RIGHT? A JACKAL!" "GOD! it wasn't right [the first time] [you said it], WHY THE HELL WOULD IT BE RIGHT THE NEXT TIME?" ❋ Pete (2004)

I [tried] the jackal [on my] [girlfriend] yesterday. ❋ P-O (2006)

Those [Jackals] Were trying to [defend] the Convenant base but [The Chief] killed them all! ❋ Estefano Palacios (2004)

[Donald Trump] is [such a] jackal. ❋ Marissa Dee (2008)

He's [such a] jackal, always [chasing] after [Pumas]. ❋ SScott (2008)

wow that [old] [bar fly] is a [real] jackal..! ❋ Princess TooToo (2009)

Bill is such a [jackal] for [cheating] on the [exam]. ❋ N3cr0n0mIV (2003)

One of The Jackals kept asking the bartender for Supachexx Supachexx, so we had to [cut him off] and [call the police] for backup. This place is trashed and there is a ton of beer in the snow, have The Jackals been here? Oh snap is that Bass Patrol I hear, The Jackals are coming [lock the door]! I used to be alive but then I crossed The Jackals. ❋ Anubis Maximus (2008)

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