Jackie

American  

[jak-ee] / ˈdʒæk i /

noun

1. a female given name, form of Jacqueline.

2. a male given name, form of Jack.

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Jackie British  

/ ˈdʒækɪ /

noun

1. a native Australian

2. native Australians collectively

3. to sit bolt upright, esp cheekily

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Example Sentences

Jackie Edwards, the group's chair, said the situation is leaving people worried about money: "I think it's scary for younger families, they've never been in this situation before," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Jackie Forrest, executive director at Arc Energy Institute, told Barron’s at the energy conference that there is a “good chance” Canadian LNG companies will score long-term contracts this year with new customers.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Simon is survived by his wife, Jackie, and their five children: Eli, Rebecca, Hannah, Sam and Noah, and seven grandchildren.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“Prohibition is not a public health strategy,” said Jackie Subeck, executive director of 7-Hope Alliance, a nonprofit that promotes safe and responsible access to 7-OH for consumers, at the Feb. 18 Senate hearing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Jackie let out a big, heavy sigh and then she started with I told you this and I told you that.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor