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jacks

UK/d͡ʒæks/ US/ˈdʒæks/ fairly common slang uk

noun

1.

plaything consisting of small 6-pointed metal pieces that are used (along with a ball) to play the game of jacks

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2.

a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball

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Phrases

  • cracker jacks
  • lazy jacks

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