Jocko
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:21 pts5 letters
Definition of Jocko
noun
- An ape; same as <internalXref urlencoded="jacko">jacko</internalXref>, 1.
- Originally adopted by Buffon as the proper common name for the chimpanzee, it has become the favorite nickname for any of the smaller monkeys and the original use of the word has been forgotten. The name is a sophistication of a West African name. Buffon's <em>jocko</em> standing for <em>enjocko</em>, and that for West African <em>engeco, ncheko, nshiego, enche-eko</em>, etc., a chimpanzee.
Anagrams of Jocko
No exact anagrams found for "jocko". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
j8
o1
c3
k5
o1
Total: 18 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Jocko"
Jocko is a 5-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Jocko" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "jocko" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter J, which is worth 8 points.