1. characterized by extreme patriotism and aggressive foreign policy; warlike nationalism
Usage: often derogatory

Examples

• The senator’s jingoish rhetoric alarmed moderate voters.
• His jingoish attitude made diplomatic negotiations difficult.
• The newspaper’s jingoish editorials called for military intervention.
• She criticized the jingoish tone of the political rally.
• The candidate avoided jingoish language during the debate.
• Many found his jingoish speeches divisive and inflammatory.