Jack Shalloo

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A (male) braggart.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

A fine lad, though maybe a bit of a Jack Shalloo with the great talk.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A careless or happy-go-lucky man.

Register: dated, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Jack Shalloo” mean?

A (male) braggart.

Is “Jack Shalloo” formal or informal?

Jack Shalloo is generally dated, slang.