Definition of jamoke

• idiot.

  Look at the jamoke tripping over his shoelaces.

  Last edited on May 15 2002. Submitted by Marie F. from Boston, MA, USA on May 15 2002.

• person who acts foolishly or unwise.

  Sometimes, my son is a jamoke.

  Last edited on Mar 02 2003. Submitted by Joseph B. from Crestwood, IL, USA on Mar 02 2003.

• This term is often used by the police for offenders whom are considered to be deadbeats,with no future. Trouble makers and the like.

  Last edited on Aug 21 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 21 2011.

noun

• A fool, moron, or otherwise ignorant person. A person pretending to be street smart, but lacking it entirely. Often used to refer to a person who makes a fool of themselves while trying to impress others.

  That guy's a real jamokie.

  Here comes a bunch of jamokies.

  Who's that jamokie?

  Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by M H. on Aug 29 2003.

• idiot, fool, person with no redeeming qualities.

  Some jamoke came in the store and started throwing things all over the floor for fun.

  Last edited on Feb 26 2005. Submitted by Matt H. from Morgantown, WV, USA on Feb 26 2005.