Whispering Jack

== English == === Etymology === Most famously associated with singer Whispering Jack Smith (1898-1950), but in earlier use as a nickname. === Proper noun === Whispering Jack (informal) A person who vocalizes quietly, in a whispering manner, or, ironically, one who is loud and outspoken. 1879 Jan., "A Night with Burglars" in Gleason's Monthly Companion, vol. 8, no. 1, p. 281 (Google preview): The two who sat at a table in an obscure corner of the room were the noted burglars "Whispering Jack" and "Jim the Cracksman," as they were nick-named by their associates. === See also === Alibi Ike, Dapper Dan, doubting Thomas, gloomy Gus, good-time Charlie, nervous Nellie, plain Jane, Silent Sam