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Jints

(baseball, informal) Nickname for the New York Giants, subsequently the San Francisco Giants.

ˈd͡ʒɪntsDocumented since 1980s1980sGen Xhistorical128 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026US

(baseball, informal) Nickname for the New York Giants, subsequently the San Francisco Giants.

Origin: Eye dialect for popular New York City pronunciation of giants. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Jints means: Nickname for the New York Giants, subsequently the San Francisco Giants.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

Jints means: Nickname for the New York Giants, subsequently the San Francisco Giants.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026US

(American football, informal) The New York Giants.

For parents

Jints means: The New York Giants.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. It is sporting vocabulary and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

Jints means: The New York Giants.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026US

(US, sports) Nickname for many teams with name including Giants.

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.
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Jints means: Nickname for the New York Giants, subsequently the San Francisco Giants.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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