Jack Strop
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A conceited, argumentative or swaggering sailor.
Register: slang
Examples
'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.'
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).
Common questions
What does “Jack Strop” mean?
A conceited, argumentative or swaggering sailor.
Is “Jack Strop” formal or informal?
Jack Strop is generally slang.