Usually means: Assertive, patriotic, somewhat aggressive expression.
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  2. by jingo: Collins English Dictionary
  3. by jingo: Wiktionary
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▸ noun:  The expression by Jingo is a minced oath that appeared rarely in print, but which may be traced as far back as to at least the 17th century in a transparent euphemism for "by Jesus".


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