jackass

[ jak-as ]
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noun
  1. a male donkey.

  2. a contemptibly foolish or stupid person; dolt; blockhead; ass.

Origin of jackass

1
First recorded in 1720–30; jack1 + ass1

Other words from jackass

  • jack·ass·er·y, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for jackass

jackass

/ (ˈdʒækˌæs) /


noun
  1. a male donkey

  2. a stupid person; fool

  1. laughing jackass another name for kookaburra

Origin of jackass

1
C18: from jack 1 (male) + ass 1

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