Meaning of Jints | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Nickname for the New York Giants, subsequently the San Francisco Giants.
   informal
2. The New York Giants.
   informal
3. Nickname for many teams with name including Giants.
   US

Examples

“The folks were quite happy about Sunday's thrilling reprieve in Philadelphia and happily confident that "d' Bums'll moider dem Jints"”

“He did about as well as could be expected with the Jints, though the halo he gained lastseason was knocked slightly askew in the process.”

“The faithful cheered loudly for their beloved Bums; they jeered loudly at the others teams, especially if they were the hated "Jints" from the Polo Grounds.”

“The Polo Grounds, which had been the site of many fierce battles between the "Jints" and the "Bums," was not friendly to the home team.”

“To his credit, Allen could not imagine the Jints or Bums unabiding on New York's behalf. "New York is fully capable of supporting three clubs."”

“On Sunday it would be even more drinking, plus the Times, and the pitiful "Jints" on TV.”

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