Wacko Jacko

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Meaning · English

A derogatory nickname for the American singer-songwriter, entertainer, dancer, and philanthropist Michael Jackson (1958–2009).

Register: derogatory, humorous, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

i bet Wacko Jacko was kind of wishing now that he "beat it" a long time ago ;-)

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 “Wacko Jacko” mean?

A derogatory nickname for the American singer-songwriter, entertainer, dancer, and philanthropist Michael Jackson (1958–2009).

Is “Wacko Jacko” formal or informal?

Wacko Jacko is generally derogatory, humorous, slang.