Definition of "jackal" in Englisch

noun

1. Any of certain wild canids of the genera Lupulella and Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.

2. A person who performs menial or routine tasks; a dogsbody.

3. (derogatory) A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator.

4. (slang, rare) A jack (the playing card).

5. (rugby union) A player who steals the ball at the tackle.

verb

1. To perform menial or routine tasks