jocko

A jocko swings from branch to branch in the forest.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A chimpanzee: "jocko" is an informal or dated term for a chimpanzee, a type of great ape native to Africa.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The zookeeper fed the jocko a banana. (The chimpanzee was given a piece of fruit.)
  • In old storybooks, a jocko was often depicted as a mischievous character. (A chimpanzee was portrayed as playful.)

Advanced Usage

• "Jocko" as a colloquialism: This term is rarely used in modern English, appearing mostly in historical or literary contexts.
  • The explorer referred to the ape as a jocko, though scientists now call it a chimpanzee. (The term reflects older naming conventions.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chimpanzee (n): the standard modern term for the same animal.
  • The chimpanzee is one of the closest living relatives to humans. (The scientific name for the species.)

Synonyms

• Chimpanzee: the common name for the primate.
• Ape: a broader category that includes chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.

Related Idioms

• None specific to "jocko" are widely recognized.

Phrasal Verbs

• None associated with "jocko."