Examples for daily usage:

The speech was criticised for its jingoistic tone and lack of diplomacy.

Some advertisements take a jingoistic approach to appeal to patriotic emotions.

Origin and history:

The word 'jingoistic' originates from a 19th-century British political slang term for extreme patriotism, derived from a popular 1878 music hall song containing the phrase "by jingo". This expression was originally a "minced oath" used in place of "by Jesus," popularised in the song to support military action against Russia.

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Cultural significance and modern usage:

"The Jingo Song," or "MacDermott's War Song," was a popular 1878 British music-hall song expressing support for intervening against Russia, giving rise to the term "jingoism" for extreme, hawkish patriotism. Sung by Gilbert H. MacDermott, it epitomized aggressive foreign policy, with "jingos" supporters boasting of British naval, military, and financial power.

While patriotism is love for one's country, jingoism is a "nasty" turn where love for country translates into hate or aggressive, violent attitudes toward foreigners.

Throughout history, jingoistic attitudes have been used to whip up public support for war, such as during the Spanish-American War (often cited in American contexts) or imperial expansion in the Victorian era.

Interesting facts:

• The word 'jingoistic' comes from a popular British pub song (1878)
• The phrase "By Jingo" was a mild oath (like saying "By God"), and the song's warlike tone turned it into a political label.
• The rise of jingoism in Britain occurred during the late 19th century, precisely when Britain was a global empire

Examples from literature:

• Undiscriminating and unfair attacks of Japan's critics play into the hands of the jingoistic elements in the countries concerned and make the task of the liberals extremely difficult. - Japan and the California Problem by T. Iyenaga and Kennosuke Sato
• In the main, however, the demand for Americanism took on an aggressive, jingoistic, red-white-and-blue tinge.- American World Policies by Walter E. Weyl
• It was true that there was something jingoistic about them; nevertheless, Bob's heart thrilled. - All for a Scrap of Paper: A Romance of the Present War by Joseph Hocking

Synonyms:

• Nationalistic
• Patriotic
• Jingoist
• Chauvinistic
• Chauvinist

Antonyms:

• Internationalist

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