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Meaning of jackal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

jackal

Pronunciation:/ˈdʒækəl/

noun

Definitions

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

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

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

  4. A jack (the playing card).

verb

Definitions

  1. To perform menial or routine tasks