Jack Strop
Jack Strop noun: a conceited, argumentative or swaggering sailor.
Noun
Jack Strop (plural Jack Strops)
- A conceited, argumentative or swaggering sailor.
- 'So as not to have jack strops like you, Butcher boy,' Adams said. 'If some cowson Jerry battlewaggon's coming at me, I'd sooner someone who knew his job were at the helm, and I tell you that straight.'1986, Alan Ross, Blindfold Games, page 211
- They were probably surprised that Jack had etiquette at all, but despite the skates and Jack Strops and their various highly dubious shore activities, when on board, Jack had enormous pride and respect for RN tradition.2011, Rick Jolly, Jackspeak: A Guide to British Naval Slang & Usage, page 259
Forms of Jack Strop
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Questions about Jack Strop
- What does Jack Strop mean?
- Jack Strop means a conceited, argumentative or swaggering sailor.
- What part of speech is Jack Strop?
- Jack Strop is a noun.
- What is the plural of Jack Strop?
- The plural of Jack Strop is Jack Strops.
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