jargoon
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Meaning · English
A fake ring or other jewellery sold as genuine.
Register: slang
Examples
[…] he would sigh and gently lay it aside with a slow shake of his head and the slightest raise of an eyebrow. He said that sometimes even “jargoons” or fake jewellery could be worthy of respect, […]
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 “jargoon” mean?
A fake ring or other jewellery sold as genuine.
Is “jargoon” formal or informal?
jargoon is generally slang.