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jackass

American  
[jak-as] / ˈdʒækˌæs /

noun

  1. a male donkey.

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

jackass British  
/ ˈdʒækˌæs /

noun

  1. a male donkey

  2. a stupid person; fool

  3. another name for kookaburra

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Other Word Forms

  • jackassery noun

Etymology

Origin of jackass

First recorded in 1720–30; jack 1 + ass 1

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