The word “jingoistic” refers to an extreme and aggressive form of patriotism or nationalism, often characterized by a belligerent and bellicose attitude towards other countries or groups. It describes a person or their actions that display an excessive and often irrational support for their own nation, often advocating for aggressive foreign policies.
Interesting fact: The term “jingoistic” originated from the British music hall song “We Don’t Want to Fight,” which was popular during the Russo-Turkish War in the late 19th century. The song’s chorus included the line “We don’t want to fight, but by jingo if we do, we’ve got the ships, we’ve got the men, we’ve got the money too!” The term “jingo” was derived from this line and came to represent an aggressive and warlike attitude.