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jack

Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɛ.ki/

“jack” is a Portuguese word. Its 4 meanings in English:

noun

  1. jack (switch for a jack plug)
  2. rapist
  3. pedophile
  4. sex criminal

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English jack. Doublet of jaque.

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