1. a wild dog-like animal found in Africa and Asia that feeds on dead animals and hunts in packs
2. a person who does unpleasant work for someone else or who takes advantage of others
Usage: derogatory

Examples

• The jackal prowled through the savanna at night.
• A pack of jackals surrounded the fallen zebra.
• Jackals are known for their distinctive howling calls.
• The corrupt politician’s jackals did his dirty work.
• She refused to be his jackal in the scheme.
• Jackals often follow lions to scavenge their kills.