ˈdʒækɪn

Definitions

1. noun

A person from or a native of Dublin, particularly one from the working-class or lower-middle-class areas.

“He was a proud jackeen from the Liberties, and he knew every nook and cranny of the city.”

2. noun

A term used to describe something or someone that is considered to be of poor quality or of little value.

“The movie was a total jackeen, and nobody went to see it after the first week.”