Definition

A person who hunts animals at night using a special light called a jacklight.

Example

The jacker quietly moved through the woods, searching for deer with his jacklight.

Conversation

Did you hear about the jacker who got caught last night?

Yeah, I saw it on the news! What was he hunting for?

I think he was after some deer, but it’s so risky to go out at night like that.

Definitely! I don’t understand why anyone would want to be a jacker.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'jacker' originates from the Middle English 'jack', which is a diminutive form of 'John', meaning a man or fellow, combined with the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs a specific action. Therefore, 'jacker' refers to a person who is associated with or performs actions related to 'jack'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'jack' as a common name for a man, and remember that '-er' indicates a person who does something. So, a 'jacker' is someone who acts like or is associated with a 'jack'.

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