Jack Strop

English Noun Jack Strop en UK naval _ slang A conceited, argumentative or swaggering sailor. en 1986 Alan Ross Blindfold Games 211 'So as not to have jack strops like you, Butcher boy,' Adams said. 'If some cowson Jerry battlewaggon's coming at me, I'd sooner someone who knew his job were at the helm, and I tell you that straight.' en 2011 Rick Jolly Jackspeak: A Guide to British Naval Slang & Usage 259 They were probably surprised that Jack had etiquette at all, but despite the skates and Jack Strops and their various highly dubious shore activities, when on board, Jack had enormous pride and respect for RN tradition. Anagrams en acjkoprst jock strap jockstrap